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    Mental Health Northern Kentucky University Proctored Exam 6

    A 29-year-old pregnant woman presents to her nurse practitioner (NP) for a prenatal visit. The NP advises her to receive vaccination against whooping cough and influenza. Which of the following, besides the flu shot, will she receive?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: The MMR vaccine is contraindicated during pregnancy because it is a live attenuated vaccine, which could pose a risk to the fetus. Choice B reason: The Varicella vaccine is also live attenuated and not recommended during pregnancy; vaccination is advised prior to conception. Choice C reason: The MenB vaccine is generally not part of routine prenatal immunization unless there is a specific risk factor. Choice D reason: The Tdap vaccine protects against pertussis, which is critical during pregnancy to confer passive immunity to the newborn. It is recommended in the third trimester regardless of previous vaccination status.

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