Today’s Quiz Leave a Comment / Blog / By obgninja 12 Z7 Varicella In Pregnancy 1 / 2 1. Q1 a VZ A pregnant woman at 26 weeks presents to the clinic. She is a teacher. 4 days ago, she had contact with a relative who had Herpes Zoster ( Shingles) in the eye region. She has never been immunized against chickenpox. Check all the actions you will take- A. Check history ( To confirm significance of exposure) B. Check the maternal serum for immunity to Chickenpox C. Offer Varicella Zoster Immunoglobulin if non immune D. Offer Acyclovir E. No action needed Herpes zoster (shingles) also poses a risk if it is disseminated or it occurs in an exposed area of the body (e.g. ophthalmic shingles) or in an immunocompromised individual where viral shedding may be greater. TELL US HOW WE ARE DOING- CLICK HERE 2 / 2 2. Q8 Varicella in Pregnancy Check all the indications of referral of a pregnant woman with chickenpox to a hospital with ICU access A. Photophobia B. Haemorrhagic / Bleeding rash C. Seizure D. Dense rash with mucosal lesions E. Dense rash without mucosa lesions Respiratory symptoms, - neurological symptoms such as photophobia, seizures or drowsiness, - a haemorrhagic rash or bleeding, or a dense rash with or without mucosal lesions are indicative of potentially life-threatening chickenpox and are indications for referral to a hospital with intensive care access. Your score is The average score is 59% Facebook Twitter Restart quiz
