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At what stage of pregnancy should a woman have her first prenatal visit?
At what stage of pregnancy should a woman have her first prenatal visit?
How often should prenatal visits occur after the 8th month of pregnancy?
How often should prenatal visits occur after the 8th month of pregnancy?
What is a primary reason for a pregnant woman to seek prenatal care?
What is a primary reason for a pregnant woman to seek prenatal care?
Which trimester should the second prenatal visit be scheduled?
Which trimester should the second prenatal visit be scheduled?
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What is the recommended action for a child with a fever greater than 38.5°C?
What is the recommended action for a child with a fever greater than 38.5°C?
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What is the purpose of Tetanus Toxoid Immunization during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Tetanus Toxoid Immunization during pregnancy?
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When should a pregnant woman ideally seek to receive prenatal care services?
When should a pregnant woman ideally seek to receive prenatal care services?
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Which symptom indicates the presence of pneumonia in a child?
Which symptom indicates the presence of pneumonia in a child?
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What should be done if a child has been coughing for more than 30 days?
What should be done if a child has been coughing for more than 30 days?
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What is the recommended frequency of visits during the third trimester?
What is the recommended frequency of visits during the third trimester?
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Which of the following is NOT a method to soothe throat and relieve cough in children?
Which of the following is NOT a method to soothe throat and relieve cough in children?
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What is a risk faced by pregnant women that underscores the need for antenatal registration?
What is a risk faced by pregnant women that underscores the need for antenatal registration?
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What assessment is crucial for a child presenting with diarrhea?
What assessment is crucial for a child presenting with diarrhea?
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What is the follow-up recommendation for a child with no signs of pneumonia after 5 days?
What is the follow-up recommendation for a child with no signs of pneumonia after 5 days?
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What temperature is regarded as a significant fever in children?
What temperature is regarded as a significant fever in children?
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Which of the following indicates a severe health concern in a child with cough?
Which of the following indicates a severe health concern in a child with cough?
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What is the recommended timeframe for the first post-partum consultation visit?
What is the recommended timeframe for the first post-partum consultation visit?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of the Philippine Family Planning Program?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of the Philippine Family Planning Program?
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Which condition is considered a risk factor for high-risk pregnancies?
Which condition is considered a risk factor for high-risk pregnancies?
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What is the primary goal of family planning programs?
What is the primary goal of family planning programs?
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Which of the following components is essential for client counseling and assessment in family planning?
Which of the following components is essential for client counseling and assessment in family planning?
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What signifies the effectiveness of natural family planning methods?
What signifies the effectiveness of natural family planning methods?
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When should a client return to the health facility during family planning counseling?
When should a client return to the health facility during family planning counseling?
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Which of the following statements about the scheduling of the second post-partum visit is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the scheduling of the second post-partum visit is accurate?
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What is the recommended action for a patient diagnosed with mastoiditis?
What is the recommended action for a patient diagnosed with mastoiditis?
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Which antibiotic is appropriate for treating acute ear infections in children aged 12 months up to 5 years?
Which antibiotic is appropriate for treating acute ear infections in children aged 12 months up to 5 years?
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If a child presents with pus draining from the ear for less than 14 days, what is the most appropriate first step in management?
If a child presents with pus draining from the ear for less than 14 days, what is the most appropriate first step in management?
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What specific follow-up is advised for a patient with chronic ear infection?
What specific follow-up is advised for a patient with chronic ear infection?
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What treatment should be provided if there is no ear pain or pus seen draining from the ear?
What treatment should be provided if there is no ear pain or pus seen draining from the ear?
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For a child weighing between 10 kg and 19 kg, what is the correct dosage of amoxicillin syrup for acute ear infection?
For a child weighing between 10 kg and 19 kg, what is the correct dosage of amoxicillin syrup for acute ear infection?
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What should be checked during the assessment of a child presenting with ear issues?
What should be checked during the assessment of a child presenting with ear issues?
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What is a common characteristic feature of chronic ear infection?
What is a common characteristic feature of chronic ear infection?
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What is the immediate treatment for a child with severe dehydration classified by two or more signs?
What is the immediate treatment for a child with severe dehydration classified by two or more signs?
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What should be given to a child with some dehydration classified by two signs?
What should be given to a child with some dehydration classified by two signs?
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What does not classify a child as having severe dehydration?
What does not classify a child as having severe dehydration?
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What should be administered for a child aged 2 years or older in an area with cholera?
What should be administered for a child aged 2 years or older in an area with cholera?
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What describes the management of a child with persistent diarrhea and no dehydration?
What describes the management of a child with persistent diarrhea and no dehydration?
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What is recommended for a child with diarrhea and blood in the stool?
What is recommended for a child with diarrhea and blood in the stool?
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What indicates a child with no dehydration but requires monitoring?
What indicates a child with no dehydration but requires monitoring?
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What symptom may indicate a need for urgent referral if present with dysentery?
What symptom may indicate a need for urgent referral if present with dysentery?
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What should the caregiver advise to do when a child shows symptoms of dehydration?
What should the caregiver advise to do when a child shows symptoms of dehydration?
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Which sign is NOT typical of a child suffering from severe dehydration?
Which sign is NOT typical of a child suffering from severe dehydration?
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What follow-up treatment is recommended after treating a child for dysentery?
What follow-up treatment is recommended after treating a child for dysentery?
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What should the caregiver do if the child appears to be unable to drink?
What should the caregiver do if the child appears to be unable to drink?
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What is a potential symptom that would classify a child as having some dehydration?
What is a potential symptom that would classify a child as having some dehydration?
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What should be done for a child with diarrhea but not classified with dehydration?
What should be done for a child with diarrhea but not classified with dehydration?
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What is the appropriate action if a blood smear indicates a positive result for malaria?
What is the appropriate action if a blood smear indicates a positive result for malaria?
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In the case of fever, which condition would lead to a likely diagnosis of malaria?
In the case of fever, which condition would lead to a likely diagnosis of malaria?
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What should be given to a child suspected of having severely complicated measles?
What should be given to a child suspected of having severely complicated measles?
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What is a critical sign of severe dengue hemorrhagic fever?
What is a critical sign of severe dengue hemorrhagic fever?
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If a child presents with a fever of 38.5°C or above and no signs of severe dengue, what is the immediate recommendation?
If a child presents with a fever of 38.5°C or above and no signs of severe dengue, what is the immediate recommendation?
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Which symptom would likely indicate a non-malaria-related febrile disease?
Which symptom would likely indicate a non-malaria-related febrile disease?
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What action should be taken if a child with measles shows pus draining from the eye?
What action should be taken if a child with measles shows pus draining from the eye?
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In the management of a child with dengue, what should be avoided?
In the management of a child with dengue, what should be avoided?
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Which finding is the strongest indicator to refer a child urgently to the hospital?
Which finding is the strongest indicator to refer a child urgently to the hospital?
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What should be done if a child's fever persists for more than 7 days?
What should be done if a child's fever persists for more than 7 days?
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Which symptom does NOT indicate severe febrile disease?
Which symptom does NOT indicate severe febrile disease?
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When treating someone with a suspected fever unrelated to malaria, what is a crucial initial step?
When treating someone with a suspected fever unrelated to malaria, what is a crucial initial step?
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What is a potential outcome if a child shows deep or extensive mouth ulcers due to measles?
What is a potential outcome if a child shows deep or extensive mouth ulcers due to measles?
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Which indicator suggests a high risk of severe disease associated with dengue?
Which indicator suggests a high risk of severe disease associated with dengue?
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Study Notes
Maternal Health Program
- Pregnancy risks a woman's life. Prenatal care is essential for preparation for childbirth
- Women need to visit a health facility for antenatal registration.
- Standard prenatal visits are required during pregnancy.
- First visit: As early as possible before 4 months of pregnancy, or during the first trimester
- Second trimester visit: During the second trimester
- Third trimester visit: During the third trimester, every 2 weeks, after 8th month till delivery
Neonatal Tetanus
- Neonatal tetanus is a significant public health concern for newborns.
- To protect infants, tetanus toxoid immunization is essential for pregnant and childbearing women.
- Both the mother and child are protected.
Vaccine Schedule
- TT1, TT2, TT3, TT4, TT5: Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine doses
- Minimum Age: Varies by dose (as early as possible, 4 weeks later, 6 months later, 1 year later, 1 year later)
- Protection Duration: Varies by dose (none, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years, lifetime).
- Infants born to vaccinated mothers are protected from neonatal tetanus.
- Protection for mothers varies (3 years, 5 years, 10 years, lifetime).
Post-Partum Visits
- Schedule recommended for returning for consultation:
- First visit: 1st week post-partum (preferably 3-5 days)
- Second visit: 6 weeks post-partum
Family Planning Program
- Aims to prevent high-risk pregnancies due to factors like age, numerous pregnancies and existing illnesses
- Four pillars of the program: Responsible parenthood, Respect for life, Birth spacing and Informed choice
- Client counseling includes effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages, potential side effects, use instructions and STIs prevention
- Natural Family Planning involves no chemicals; methods effectiveness depends on couples abstaining from sex during fertile days
- Methods: Abstinence, Calendar (Rhythm) Method, Basal Body Temperature Method, Cervical Mucus Method, Ovulation Detection, Lactation Amenorrhea Method (LAM), Coitus Interruptus or Withdrawal
- Barrier methods work by blocking sperm from reaching the egg
- Chemical barriers: Spermicidal agents for internal use (gels, creams, sponges); Vaginal suppositories with spermicidal agents
- Mechanical barriers: Diaphragm, cervical cap, male condoms and female condoms.
Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Contraceptive Pills
- IUD is a long-term birth control device.
- Contraceptive pills are hormonal pills preventing pregnancy
- Types of contraceptive pills available; pills containing hormones for preventing pregnancy, these are available in 28 pills or 21 pills packs
- Important to avoid taking pills without a doctor's prescription.
- Birth control pills may affect the menstrual cycle.
- Breastfeeding mothers should not use contraceptive pills, especially if infant is under 6 months old
- Injections; these are a long-term hormonal type of birth control.
- Norplant implants; long-term contraceptive method (6 matchstick-sized plastic capsules)
Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)
- IMCI is an integrated approach to child health.
- Goal: Reduce infant and under-five mortality/disability
Immunizations
- The goal is to immunize all infants and children against preventable diseases.
- List of immunizable diseases (Tuberculosis, Diptheria, Pertussis, Measles, Poliomyelitis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B ).
Storage Temperatures for Vaccines
- Most sensitive vaccines need storage between -15°C and -25°C (in the freezer).
Other Important Information
- Different dosages for vaccines, according to age and weight.
- Different dosages and duration for medicines.
- Follow-up schedule and visits for mothers and children
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This quiz covers essential questions regarding prenatal care visits, immunization, and pediatric assessments. Learn about the timing and frequency of prenatal visits, as well as critical health indicators for children. Test your knowledge on the importance of seeking medical care during pregnancy and for young children.