. Be given the vaccine
The patient who reports recent exposure to an infectious disease should be vaccinated today unless something else contraindicates
... [Show More] the immunization. Since he is 12 months old, he is old enough to receive varicella and MMR. Varicella should be given on the same day as MMR or the two vaccines must be separated by at least 4 weeks. - Answer A 12-month-old is here today to receive the varicella immunization. A patient's mother reports that her 12-month-old child was exposed to chickenpox about a week ago. The NP should recommend that he:
A. Be given the vaccine
B. Wait 4 weeks to receive the vaccine
C. Not receive varicella today b/c he is not old enough
D. Receive MMR only today, not varicella
B. 3 years
If the child is not cooperative, attempt again in 6 months, then at 4 years old. The usual vision of a 3yo is 20/50 - Answer What is the usual age for vision screening in young children?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years
B. Yes, but not more than 1-2 drinks/day
A good rule of thumb for alcohol consumption in older adults is no more than 1-2 drinks/day after age 65. If the patient is cognitively impaired, abstinence is recommended. The type of alcohol is not of great importance. Beer, wine, and hard liquor all contain alcohol, which has the potential to impair older adults. The reason alcohol should be limited or avoided is b/c of decreased lean body mass and decreased total body water in aging bodies. - Answer An octogenarian asks the NP if it is OK for him to have an alcoholic beverage in the evenings. There is no contraindication. How should the NP respond?
A. Yes, but not more than 4 days/week
B. Yes, but not more than 1-2 drinks/day
C. No, you will increase your risk of falling and injury
D. It depends on the type of alcohol you would like to consume
B. Stage 1
An average 8 yo would be expected to be prepubertal, which is Tanner 1. Pubertal changes can occur as early as 9-10 yrs in males or females. If changes occur prior to this, precocious puberty should be considered. - Answer What Tanner stage corresponds to an average 8yo male?
A. Stage 0
B. Stage 1
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