Flu review Pretest

1.

1 point

Who should get the flu vaccine?

Everyone

everyone 6 months and older

2.

1 point

What's the best way to protect babies less than 6 months from getting the flu?

handwashing

vaccinating them

Handwashing and vaccinating everyone in the house

3.

1 point

There are 2 types of flu vaccines. Shot and mist.

True

False

4.

1 point

The flu shot contains live virus

True

False

5.

1 point

Flu mist (nasal spray) contains live virus.

True

False

6.

1 point

Flu mist can be given to anyone, any age?

True

False

7.

1 point

Who should not get flu mist (nasal spray)?

Pregnant women

Children under 2

Elderly

Asthma patients.

8.

1 point

How long does it take to get protection from the flu vaccine once you receive the shot?

1 month

1 week

Takes effect immediately

2 weeks

9.

1 point

The flu causes thousands of death each year?

True

False

10.

1 point

What are typical symptoms of influenza? Choose all that apply.

Sore throat, muscle aches

headache, chills

Fever, cough

Vomiting, diarrhea

11.

1 point

Symptoms typically last a few days to 1 week?

True

False

12.

1 point

If you have an egg allergy, you most likely cannot get the flu vaccine?

True

False

13.

1 point

Pregnant women cannot get the flu vaccine?

True

False

14.

1 point

Flu mist should not be given to people who live with someone on chemotherapy?

True

False

15.

1 point

Tamiflu is recommended for high risk children?

True

False

16.

1 point

Who is considered a high risk child? Choose all that apply

Children with asthma

Children over 2

Children under 2

Children with underlying health problems

17.

1 point

Tamiflu is helpful if started at any time during illness.

True

False

18.

1 point

Tamiflu only lessens symptoms by a day or so?

True

False

19.

1 point

Tamiflu is inexpensive and has no side effects.

True

False

20.

1 point

Pediatric and Family Medicine Community does not recommend Tamiflu if person is normally healthy?

True

False

21.

1 point

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of Tamiflu?

True

False

22.

1 point

All possible flu patients should be asked if they have had the vaccine and if they have any chronic health problems.

True

False

23.

1 point

Tamiflu must be started within 48 hours of onset of symptoms for it to be effective?

True

False

24.

1 point

Should you call MD for Tamiflu is there has not been a positive Dx of flu?

yes

no

25.

1 point

Should you call Md for Tamiflu if person is healthy, has no medical problems, and has flu symptoms?

no

yes

26.

1 point

Flu symptoms started today, positive flu in the house, office is open tomorrow. Do you call Md for Tamiflu?

Yes, the sooner the better

No, the office is open the next day and within recommended time frame.