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kaphoury
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03/14/08 - 03:14 PM

A 16-year-old girl comes to the physician for her first prenatal
visit at 12 weeks' gestation. She has not had any immunizations since
the age of 5 years. She has received the following immunizations at the
recommended ages:

5 Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis
3 Hepatitis B
1 Measles-mumps-rubella
4 Oral poliovirus

Examination shows no abnormalities. Which of the following is the most
appropriate immunization to administer at this visit?

A) Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis

B) Diphtheria (child)-tetanus toxoid

C) Diphtheria (adult)-tetanus toxoid

D) Haemophilus influenzae type b

E) Hepatitis B

F) Inactivated poliovirus

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nyimalay
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03/14/08 - 03:37 PM

There are two types of vaccines, commonly called DT and Td.

If < 7 year, DT ( diphtheria child, tetanus)
If >= 7 year, Td ( diphtheria adult, tetanus)

I googled it.

nyimalay
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03/14/08 - 03:40 PM

The answer : C
As she has completed childhood series.

kaphoury
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03/14/08 - 05:14 PM

thanks a million

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