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28 Cards in this Set
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What diseases do children in the US receive vaccines for?
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• diptheria
• Haemphilus influenza (type B) • HBV • influenza • measles, mumps, rubella • pertussis • poliomyelitis • S. pneumoniae • tetanus • varicella |
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What is the recommended age for administering Hep B vaccine?
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give at birth, 1 month, and 6 months (3 doses)
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At what age should the DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) vaccine be given?
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15 months
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At what age should the HiB (Hemophilus influenzae type B) vaccine be given?
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12 months
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At what age should the IPV (inactivated poliovirus) be given?
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6 months
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At what age should the MMR vaccine be given?
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6 months
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At what age should the varicella vaccine be given?
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12 months
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At what age should the PCV (pneumococcal vaccine) be given?
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12 months
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At what age should the influenza vaccine be given?
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6 months (given yearly)
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What percentage of birth weight is lost in the first few days of life?
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• 10%
• regained by 2 weeks with normal nutrition |
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What usually signals the end of the female growth spurt?
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menarche
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Which senses are well-developed at birth?
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• hearing
• smell • taste |
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When does the Moro reflex disappear?
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by 4-6 months
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When does the rooting reflex disappear?
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• PD book says 3-4 months
• Nelson's says 4-6 months |
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When does the palmar and plantar grasp reflexes disappear?
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• Palmar: by 3-4 months
• Plantar: by 6-8 months |
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When does the assymetric tonic neck reflex disappear?
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by 2-3 months
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At what ages can infants roll over?
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3 months
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At what ages do infants reach for objects?
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4-5 months
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At what age can infants oppose their thumb (pick up blocks)?
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7 months
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At what age can infants sit without support?
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7 months
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At what age should babbling begin?
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by age 6-10 months
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At what age does object permanence develop?
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9 months
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What are absolute contraindications to breast feeding?
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• maternal TB
• certain inborn errors in metabolism that require special formulas (ex. Galactosemia) • HIV • women who are receiving chemotherapy |
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What are recommended caloric intakes for infants?
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100 Kcal/kg/day to 120 Kcal/kg/day
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What is the most common cause of failure-to-thrive?
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psychosocial neglect
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Why should infants drink whole milk until age 2?
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• fat helps brain development
• helps myelinization of nerves |
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What is the definition of obesity?
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• > 120% ideal body weight
• > 85 th percentile triceps skinfold • > 30% body mass index |
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The ductus arteriosus connects which two vessels?
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• aortic arch
• pulmonary artery |
