Pediatric Nurse Infectious Diseases and Immunizations Flashcards
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An unvaccinated 3-year-old is exposed to pertussis. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Answer: Administer azithromycin prophylaxis and initiate DTaP vaccination
Post-exposure prophylaxis with a macrolide antibiotic (azithromycin) and initiation of the DTaP series is recommended for unvaccinated contacts of pertussis.
A 2-month-old presents with paroxysmal coughing episodes followed by an inspiratory 'whoop.' Which pathogen is responsible?
Answer: Bordetella pertussis
The classic whooping cough with post-tussive vomiting in infants is caused by Bordetella pertussis, targeted by the 'P' component of DTaP.
Roseola (exanthem subitum) follows which characteristic sequence of symptoms?
Answer: High fever for 3–5 days followed by a rose-colored rash as the fever abruptly breaks
Roseola, caused by HHV-6, presents with high fever for 3–5 days that suddenly resolves, followed by a characteristic rose-colored macular trunk rash.
A child is diagnosed with erythema infectiosum (fifth disease). What is the causative agent?
Answer: Parvovirus B19
Fifth disease is caused by Parvovirus B19 and classically presents with a 'slapped cheek' facial rash followed by a lacy rash on the trunk and extremities.
Which of the following vaccines is classified as a live attenuated vaccine?
Answer: Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine
The varicella vaccine contains a live but weakened form of varicella-zoster virus and is contraindicated in severely immunocompromised patients.
At the 2-month well-child visit, which vaccines are routinely administered according to the CDC immunization schedule?
Answer: DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV13, rotavirus, and HepB
The 2-month visit includes DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV13, rotavirus (RV), and the second dose of hepatitis B, making it one of the most vaccine-intensive visits.
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