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Aedes _______________ is the principal vector of Dengue Fever.
aegypti
Joshua notes that which of the following statements by Mrs Boy needs further health teaching on Dengue: 'I have _______________ antibodies which I passed on Noli, thus he is immune'
dengue
It is a condition caused by DHF where the platelet count is extremely low, also known as _______________.
Thrombocytopenia
Commonly observed in the recovery phase of dengue and aptly described as 'isles of white in a sea of red' is known as _______________.
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The physician ordered _______________ Q4H PRN for pain for Zedrick who is in pain.
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The physician ordered fecal occult blood test for Noli suspected of Dengue, and the nurse should include in the health teaching to _______________ plenty of water.
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Which of the following vaccines is given 12 hours from birth, which is _______________?
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It is a peculiar spot present on the buccal mucosa and is considered a diagnostic/pathognomic feature of measles/rubeola in the pre-eruptive stage, also known as _______________.
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Mrs. Kate is the mother of the 3-month-old ______, who is due for a BCG vaccination.
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BCG protects ______ from disease.
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Koplik spots are a pathognomonic clinical manifestation of ______.
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The most common single defect associated with German Measles is ______.
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______ is an acute self-limited infection characterized by fever, bilateral or unilateral tenderness, parotid swelling, and frequent occurrence of meningoencephalitis and orchitis.
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The causative agent of diphtheria is ______.
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Chicken pox is a benign illness of childhood characterized by an ______ vesicular rash.
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The most common cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia is the absence of ______.
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Study Notes
Dengue Fever
- Aedes aegypti is the principal vector of Dengue Fever.
- Having Dengue antibodies does not make someone immune to the disease.
- Thrombocytopenia is a condition caused by Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) where the platelet count is extremely low.
- Herman's Rash is commonly observed in the recovery phase of Dengue and is characterized as "isles of white in a sea of red".
- Prothrombin Time and Partial Prothrombin Time are not routine tests for Dengue to detect who may be at increased risk for mortality.
Vaccination and Preventable Diseases
- The overall goal of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) is to reduce the morbidity and mortality among children against the most common vaccine preventable diseases.
- BCG vaccination protects against Tuberculosis.
- Koplik spots are a pathognomonic clinical manifestation of Rubeola (Measles).
- Hearing Impairment is the most common single defect associated with German Measles.
- Mumps is an acute self-limited infection characterized by fever, bilateral or unilateral tenderness, and swelling of the parotid gland.
- The causative agent of Diphtheria is Corynebacterium.
- Chicken pox is an ubiquitous and extremely contagious infection usually characterized by a benign illness of childhood with an exanthematous vesicular rash.
Other Diseases and Health Conditions
- Herpes Zoster presents as a dermatomal vesicular rash and is usually associated with severe pain.
- 21-Hydroxylase is the most common enzyme absence that causes Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
- Mungbeans are a food that should be avoided in children with G6PD.
- In Phenylketonuria, meat, nuts, and dairy products are part of the dietary restrictions.
- Esophageal Atresia is a condition where the proximal (upper) esophagus forms a "blind pouch" due to incomplete formation of the esophageal lumen.
- Hirschsprung's Disease is a condition where there is an absence of ganglion cells in the rectum and other areas of the affected intestine.
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A quiz on Dengue Fever, covering its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Test your knowledge of this disease and its effects.
