seizures + other

Question 1

epilepsy diagnsois criteria

Answer 1

at least 2 seizures occuring 24 hours apart, unprovoked

Question 2

do you need to start an antiepileptic after a first time unprovoked seizure?

Answer 2

no

Question 3

what factors would make you want to start an antiepileptic after a first time unprovoked seizure?

Answer 3

-abnormal EEG findings
-structural abnormality on head imaging
-pt/family preference

Question 4

name two contraindications to the LIVE attenuated influenza vaccine

Answer 4

-medially attended wheeze within 7 days
-severe asthma

Question 5

name two contraindications to the rotavirus vaccine

Answer 5

-uncorrected GI malformation
-hx of intussusception

Question 6

name one contraindication to the measles vaccine

Answer 6

gelatin allergy

Question 7

what comorbidity is associated with factitious disorder?

Answer 7

borderline personality disorder

Question 8

what vaccines should be given to all immigrants without known vaccination status (before serologies)?

Answer 8

-MMR
-TDAP
(varicella if under 13 yo)

Question 9

what serologies should be checked in immigrant patients with unknown vaccine status (before vaccination)?

Answer 9

varicella
hep B

Question 10

what should all immigrant women of child bearing age and children be screened for?

Answer 10

iron deficiency anemia with hb