CDM Exam with Questions and Answers
When you document vaccine administration, what is included?
date of vaccination, vaccine manufacturer, vaccine lot number, vaccine location,
name and title of person who administered the vaccine and adress of the facility
where the permanent record will reside, and vaccine information statement (VIS)
Why do we do influenza vaccine regularly?
1. antigenic revolution through antigenic drift, small mutations in the genes of
influenza viruses leading to changes in the surface proteins of the virus
(hemagglutinin and neuraminidase)
2. antigenic drift leads to positive selection of these escape mutants from
neutralizing antibody responses elicited by previous WT viruses
What is the goal of the seasonal influenza vaccination?
1. Induce CD8+ T cell cross-reactivity across IAV, IBV, ICV
2. Promote effective production of neutralizing antibody against IAV, IBV, ICV
What is included in the treatment plan?
MOTHERR (Meds, OMM, Tests, Holistic/Humanistic, Education, Referral, Return
What baseline labs are to be completed?
CBC (Complete Blood Count), CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel), UA (Urine
Analysis), Lipid Profile
What should the patient use if they develop a fever or significant reaction to the
vaccine?
NSAID or Tylenol
What is humanism in medicine?
Treating patients with respect and dignity
Showing genuine care and compassion
Regarding patients holistically, not just collection of symptoms
, Building trust and collaboration
Giving each patient your full attention
What type of questions should you mainly use in an SP encounter?
open-ended
What is a normal respiratory rate?
12-20 bpm
What is a normal temperature?
98.6 F
What is a normal pulse?
60-100 bpm
You are asked to demonstrate how to obtain blood pressure on a standardized
patient. After placing the patient in a sitting position with their right arm
extended, you place the sphygmomanometer on the upper arm. On which of
the following vessels are you measuring the blood pressure?
Brachial Artery
You are about to give an annual influenza vaccine to a patient, The attending
physician asks why the vaccine is given annually, instead once in a lifetime, like
many other vaccines. Which of the following would be the most likely answer?
antigenic drift
A 40-year-old make patient presents to the clinic for a follow-up visit. He was
seen one week earlier and prescribed Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole for a
bacterial pneumonia, Reports that he had to stop the medication after the third
day due to angioedema of the mouth and tongue. Which of the following best
describes the etiology og the allergic reaction?
IgE mediated response
At what angle should an IM injection be administered to a patient?
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