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The primary care NP is performing a physical examination on a 6-month-old infant with cerebral palsy who has not had previous immunizations. The NP plans to begin vaccinations and should include:
 
  a. DTaP vaccine.
  b. TdaP vaccine.
  c. TD vaccine only.
  d. tetanus vaccine only.

Question 2

A woman who is pregnant and is planning to breastfeed tells the primary care NP that she has never had chickenpox. The NP should:
 
  a. administer the Varivax vaccine today.
  b. administer the varicella-zoster immune globulin.
  c. recommend the Varivax vaccine as soon as possible after her baby is born.
  d. instruct her to receive the Varivax vaccine after her baby has been weaned.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Infants with stable neurologic disorders, including cerebral palsy, may receive the pertussis vaccine and should receive the DTaP series as infants.

Answer to Question 2

C
Live vaccines are usually contraindicated in pregnancy but are usually safe when the mother is breastfeeding.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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