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The parent of a child newly diagnosed with epilepsy asks the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner if the child will ever be able to participate in gym or sports. What will the nurse practitioner recommend? Bicycle riding is not safe for children with seizures. Contact sports should be avoided. Direct supervision of some activities is necessary. Underwater sports are not recommended.

The nurse practitioner is performing a well visit for a 4-month-old infant. The infant was recently hospitalized for intussusception. Which vaccine is contraindicated at today’s visit? DTaP Hepatitis B Pneumococcal Rotavirus

A 4-year-old child who has had extensive dental surgery to treat dental caries has white spot lesions on the primary teeth. How often should this child receive fluoride varnish applications? Annually Twice yearly Every 3 to 6 months Every month

A 9-month-old infant has developed two teeth since the 6-month checkup. The local water supply contains fluoride. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do to promote healthy dentition at this visit? Apply sodium fluoride varnish to the infant’s teeth. Encourage the parents to make an initial dental appointment. Prescribe oral fluoride supplementation. Teach the parents how to brush the infant’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste.

The nurse practitioner is performing a well visit for a 2-month-old infant. The mother is concerned about the number of required vaccines during the first year of life. What statements are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.) Most vaccines require two or more doses to achieve antibody response Research shows the intervals between vaccine doses is best to achieve antibody response Two and four month vaccines can be given two weeks apart if desired Simultaneous immunization of required vaccines ensures the infant will be fully vaccinated at the correct age

Which of the following are live attenuated vaccines in the United States? (Select all that apply.) Meningococcal B Measles, mumps, rubella Varicella Intramuscular influenza Rotavirus

The parents of a formula-fed newborn report that they get their drinking water from a well. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend to provide adequate fluoride for this infant? Giving the infant a fluoride supplement Testing the fluoride level of their water source Using bottled water to prepare the infant’s formula Using powdered formula with added fluoride

An adolescent has localized bleeding of the gums when brushing the teeth. An exam of the mouth reveals the presence of plaque and calculus on the teeth, which are not loose. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend? Consistently brushing and flossing the teeth twice daily Referral to an oral surgeon for treatment Rinsing the mouth daily with chlorhexidine gluconate Recommend fluoride supplement

What are some potential issues associated with calcium consumption in the older adult?

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