Nursing Care for Communicable Diseases in Children

Nursing Care for Communicable Diseases in Children

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Which infectious agent causes chickenpox (Varicella)?

Virus

Which therapeutic management includes the use of antiviral agent acyclovir (Zovirax)?

Specific

What is the period of communicability for chickenpox (Varicella)?

1 day before eruption of lesions to 6 days after

How is chickenpox (Varicella) primarily transmitted?

<p>Direct contact with infected person's respiratory secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended age for administering the chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine?

<p>12 to 15 months old</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the recommended age range for administering the chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine?

<p>12 to 15 months old</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the incubation period for chickenpox (Varicella)?

<p>2-3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of chickenpox (Varicella)?

<p>Rash highly Pruritic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary therapeutic management for chickenpox (Varicella)?

<p>Antiviral agent acyclovir (Zovirax)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the period of communicability for chickenpox (Varicella)?

<p>1 day before eruption of lesions to 6 days after</p> Signup and view all the answers

Exanthem Subitum (Roseola Infantum) is primarily transmitted through contact with infected individuals.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chickenpox (Varicella) is transmitted through contact with respiratory secretions and skin lesions only.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Antiviral agent acyclovir (Zovirax) is not prescribed for people with chickenpox who are at risk for complications.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine is recommended to be administered at 6 months old.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Exanthem Subitum (Roseola Infantum) is virtually limited to adults.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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