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genevieve1028

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The primary care NP performs a physical examination on an 89-year-old patient who is about to enter a skilled nursing facility. The patient reports having had chickenpox as a child. The NP should:
 
  a. obtain a varicella titer.
  b. administer the Varivax vaccine.
  c. give the patient the Zostavax vaccine.
  d. plan to prescribe Zovirax if the patient is exposed to shingles.

Question 2

The primary care NP sees a 12-month-old infant who needs the MMR, Varivax, influenza, and hepatitis A vaccines. The child's mother tells the NP that she is pregnant. The NP should:
 
  a. administer all of these vaccines today.
  b. give the hepatitis A and influenza vaccines.
  c. give the Varivax, hepatitis A, and influenza vaccines.
  d. withhold all of these vaccines until after the baby is born.


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bigcheese9

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

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has recommended that a single dose of herpes zoster vaccine (Zostavax) be given to adults 60 years of age or older. This is recommended whether or not the patient reports a prior episode of herpes zoster. Varivax is not recommended to prevent shingles.

Answer to Question 2

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Although live-virus vaccines should not be administered to mothers during pregnancy, they may be given to children whose mothers are pregnant.


genevieve1028

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

jackie

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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