Question

QUESTION 43

How many doses of H1N1 vaccine must be administered to children younger than the age of 10 years?

		two
		three
		five
		none; it is contraindicated

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QUESTION 44

Why must intramuscular immunoglobulin (IGIM) NOT be injected intravenously?

		Because of increased potential for drug interactions
		Because of risk of asplenia
		Because of the risk of infection
		Because it can cause serious anaphylactic reactions

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QUESTION 45

Aspirin may worsen any condition involving:

		fever
		pain
		headache
		bleeding

Answer 1

43. H1N1 vaccine is given for the prevention of disease known as swine flu.

It is characterised with flu like symptoms like cough, cold , sour throat, fever, diarrhea. Untreated cases leads pneumonia and then death.

H1N1 vaccine in adults and children older than 10 years require a single dose of vaccine.

In children between age group of 6 months to 10 years two doses are required.

So the answer is two.

44. Immumoglobulins is given in conditions where reduced production or absence of antibodies occurs. Immumnoglobulins should npt be given intravenously. Intravenous injection of IGIM may lead to severe anaphylactic reaction and is dangerous.

So the answer is Because it can cause serious anaphylactic reactions.

45. Aspirin is a common drug classified under non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs.

It is an anti inflammatory, anti analgesic and anti pyretic drug. It is also used to reduce heart attacks.

Aspirin also have anticoagulant properties and is used as blood thinner.

This may increase the risk of bleeding in some conditions.

So the answer is bleeding.