If rubella vaccine is indicated for a postpartum patient, ...

[Jkov05]

If rubella vaccine is indicated for a postpartum patient, instructions to the patient should include
 
  a. Drinking plenty of fluids to prevent fever
  b. No specific instructions
  c. Recommending that she stop breastfeeding for 24 hours after injection
  d. Explaining the risks of becoming pregnant within 1 month after injection

Question 2

The goal of treatment of the infant with phenylketonuria (PKU) is to
 
  a. Cure mental retardation.
  b. Prevent central nervous system (CNS) damage, which leads to mental retardation.
  c. Prevent gastrointestinal symptoms.
  d. Cure the urinary tract infection.

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Answer to Question 1

D
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A The mother should be afebrile before the vaccine.
B The mother does need to understand potential side effects, and that pregnancy is
discouraged for at least 28 days after receiving the vaccine.
C Small amounts of the vaccine do cross the breast milk, but it is believed that
there is no need to discontinue breastfeeding.
D Potential risks to the fetus can occur if pregnancy results within 28 days after
rubella vaccine administration.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A No known cure exists for mental retardation.
B CNS damage can occur as a result of toxic levels of phenylalanine.
C Digestive problems are a clinical manifestation of PKU.
D PKU does not involve any urinary problems.

[Jkov05]

Excellent

[scottmt]

Great answer, keep it coming