Peds (APEA) Exam Questions and Answers 2024

Hep A immunization schedule - First dose at 1 year, second dose after 6 months Hep B immunization schedule - 3 doses: 0, 1-2 months, 6-18 months after 1st You are caring for a newborn whose mother is known to be HBsAg (+). How should this be handled? - Administer Hep B vaccine and Hep B immunoglobulin within 12 hrs of birth How many doses are in the DTaP series? - 5 Tdap in pregnancy - 1 dose of tdap during each pregnancy, preferably at 27-36 wks PCV vaccine amount - 4 doses Fever or rash after receiving a live attenuated immunization indicates? - Reaction to a viral replication, not the vaccine Examples of live attenudated vaccines - MMR Varicella MMR and varicella immunization schedule - At 12 months (can be on the same day), then must wait one month for second Earliest age to receive flu vaccine - 6 months A mother reports that her one year old child has an allergy to eggs that produces hives. How should this be handled? - Influenza vaccine should be given Is it ok to give influenza to a patient who has experienced an allergic reaction and signs of angioedema, respiratory distress? - Yes, under the supervision of a HCP who can manage severe allergic reactions A 15 year old patient who is sexually active is in your clinic to receive her first HPV vaccine. How should the NP handle this? - Administer today without checking pregnancy status