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Immunizations
Quiz 2
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
09/16/2014

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what is hepatitis B
Definition
a virus that effects the liver
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what are signs of hep b
Definition
jaundice, diarrhea, n/v, loss of appetite, it is more common among infants and children
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how is hep b spread
Definition
through blood and bodily fluids
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when is the hep b vaccine given
Definition
3 doses, birth, 1-2 months, 6-18 months
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what are the side effects of the hep b vaccine
Definition
very safe, watch for anaphylaxis, soreness elevated temp, wait 28 days after to give blood
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is the hep b vaccine contraindicated
Definition
contraindicated in anyone with a yeast allergy
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what is rota virus
Definition
virus that causes severe diarrhea in children, often leads to dehydration, children under 5 had this before the vaccine came out very often
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when was the rota virus vaccine created
Definition
2006
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how is the rota virus vaccine dosed
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3 times, 2 4 6 months, cannot administer if over 8 months
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what are the side effects of the rota virus vaccine
Definition
irritability, diarrhea, vomiting, very rare- intrassusception
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what sticks out about the rota virus vaccine
Definition
contraindicated in people with previous intussusception or immunocompromised, look for severe stomach pain or babies pulling legs to chest
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what is the dTap vaccine
Definition
diptheria, pertussis, tetanus
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what is diphtheria
Definition
a throat infection that causes breathing problems, paralysis, and death
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what is pertussis
Definition
whooping cough, very contagious, makes breaking eating and drinking hard
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what is tetanus
Definition
lockjaw, bacterial disease that causes tightening of the muscles, death in 2 of 10 cases
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what is the dosing schedule for the dtap vaccine
Definition
5 doses, 2 4 6 15-18 months, 4-6 years
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what are side effects of the dtap vaccine
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rare seizure, fever, redness/swelling, soreness, fussiness, more side effects in 4th and 5th dose
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what can be given to lessen the side effects of the dtap vaccine
Definition
aspirin free pain reliever, relieves fever and likelihood of seizure
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what is the pertussis free vaccine called
Definition
DT
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What is hib
Definition
haemophilus influenza, a bacterial disease that usually affects children under 5, bacteria can spread to lungs and blood and cause pneumonia, sepsis, and death
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what was the number one cause of bacterial meningitis before the vaccine was released
Definition
HIB
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what is the dosing schedule for the hib vaccine
Definition
4 doses, 2 4 6 12-15 months, same as pcv 13
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who is the hib vaccine contraindicated in
Definition
people with allergy, infants younger then 6 weeks
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what are the side effects of the hib vaccine
Definition
it is very safe mostly mild redness, warmth, swelling, fever
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which two vaccines have the same exact dosing schedule
Definition
hib and pcv-13
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what is the pcv-13 vaccine
Definition
protects against 13 different pneumococcal diseases, caused by strep pneumonia
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what are side effects of pneumococcal diseases
Definition
fatal 1 in 10 cases, can cause pneumonia, blood infection, or meningitis
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what is the dosing schedule for pcv-13
Definition
2, 4, 6, 12-15 months, same as hib
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what are side effects of pcv 13
Definition
, 50 percent of children will experience drowsiness, loss of appetite, fussiness
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who is the pcv 13 vaccine contraindicated in
Definition
contraindicated in people with rx to previous dose or ppl with dtap vaccine rx
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what is the polio virus
Definition
virus that enters the mouth, shed in the stool, can cause paralysis and meningitis, epidemic in 1916, US is now polio free
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what is the dosing schedule for the polio virus
Definition
given 4 times, 2, 4, 6-18 months, booster at 4-6 years
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who is the polio virus contraindicated in
Definition
contraindicated in people with neomycin, streptomycin, or polymyxin B allergies
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what versions of the vaccine are there
Definition
IPV- innactivated injectable
OPV- oral, given in third world countries
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What is the flu
Definition
the flu is from the influenza virus, causes sore throat, fever/chills, muscle aches, fatigue, cough, can lead to pneumonia, diarrhea, seizures, spread by coughing, sneezing, close contact
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when is the flu vaccine given
Definition
annually at 6 months of age, if child is under 9 their first time, they need 2 doses, if under 2 or over 49, they need the injectable form, can have nasal vaccine in-between
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what are the side effects of the flu vaccine
Definition
soreness, swelling, hoarseness, cough, fever, itching, fatigue, aches, fever, headache, increased risk for seizure if at same time as PCV-13
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how long does flu immunity take to develop
Definition
2 weeks
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who is the flu vaccine contraindicated in
Definition
contraindicated if person has allergy to gelatin, antibiotics, eggs, if the person is sick, under 6 months, or had guillian-barre syndrome
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what is the mmr vaccine
Definition
measles- virus that causes rash, cough, runny nose, can lead to ear infection, pneumonia, seizures, death
Mumps- virus that causes swollen parotid glands, fever, headache, muscle pain. Can lead to deafness, meningitis, swelling of testicles, sterility.
Rubella- virus that causes rash, arthritis, fever. Can cause pregnant woman to miscarriage or fetus born with defects.
all are spread person to person
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how is the mmr vaccine dosed
Definition
2 doses, 12-15 months and 4-6 years, at least 28 days apart
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is the mmr vaccine contraindicated
Definition
contraindicated in people with allergy to neomycin and pregnant women
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what is mmrv
Definition
mmr with varicella
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what are the side effects of the mmr vaccine
Definition
fever, rash, swelling of glands in cheeks and neck
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what is varicella
Definition
chicken pox virus, rashes, itchiness, fever, tiredness, can lead to pneumonia, brain damage, and death, spread through person to person, air, or contact with fluid from blisters
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what is the dosing for the varicella vaccine
Definition
2 doses, 12-15 months, 4-6 years, 3 months apart at least, should wait 1 month after to get pregnant, live version and weakened vaccine, administered subq, it also contains thimerosal which breaks down into ethylmurcury
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who is the varicella vaccine contraindicated in
Definition
people with allergy to neomycin
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what are the side effects of the varicella vaccine
Definition
fever, soreness and swelling, mild rash up to 25 days after, seizure from fever, pneumonia
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what is hep a
Definition
liver disease from hep a virus, spread through close contact with infected person, causes flulike illness, jaundice, severe stomach aches
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what is the schedule for hep a
Definition
all children should be vaccinated within 12-23 months , or anyone 1 year of age traveling to another country with high incidence
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who is hep a vaccine contraindicated in
Definition
allergy to latex
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