Question

according to the micronutrient supplementation schedule for pregnant women, at what month should vitamin a be started?
a. 3rd month b. 4th month c. 5th month d. 6th month

1. if the mother has completed her vaccine of dpt during childhood & she wishes to finish the tetanus toxoid immunization at what dose is she suppose to start?

a. tetanus toxoid 1 b. tetanus toxoid 2 c. tetanus toxoid 3 d. tetanus toxoid 4

1. eo 51 advocates breastfeeding as the primary method of nourishing infants. this would most likely give what type of immunity to infants?

a. natural active immunity c. natural passive immunity
b. artificial active immunity d. artificial passive immunity

1. the patient asked the midwife which class of immunoglobulins is being acquired by the baby as it breastfeed to the mother. the knowledgeable midwife would respond by saying:

a. ig a b. ig g c. ig m d. ig d

Explanation:

• Question 32: Tetanus toxoid immunization for pregnant women. If a woman had DPT (which includes tetanus toxoid) in childhood, for tetanus toxoid immunization during pregnancy, if she wants to start, it's Tetanus toxoid 1.
• Question 33: Breastfeeding provides Natural Passive Immunity. Natural because it's a natural process (breastfeeding), passive because the infant is receiving antibodies (immunoglobulins) without their immune system actively producing them.
• Question 34: IgA is the immunoglobulin present in breast milk.

Answer:

1. A. Tetanus toxoid 1
2. C. Natural Passive Immunity
3. A. Ig A