Immunizations Flashcards

1
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Bacterial toxin that has been changed to a nontoxic form. Used with tetanus and diphtheria

A

toxoid

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2
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A live virus that has been weakened or avirulent. It CAN cause disease in immunocompromised individuals

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attenuated

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3
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This occurs in response to infection or administration of a vaccine or toxoid. It may take several weeks to provide protection, but usually is long lasting

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active immunity

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4
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This provides immediate preformed antibodies (immunoglobulins) to protect against a specific antigen. It does not last very long.

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passive immunity

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5
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What is the ingredient in the MMR that is thought to contribute to the cause of autism?

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thimerosal (mercury-based preservative found in some vaccines)

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6
Q

life threatening dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea associated with ???

A

rotavirus

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7
Q

neurological disability or death associated with ???

A

meningococcal meningitis

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8
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painful spasms of skeletal muscles associated with ???

A

tetanus

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9
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paralysis of the legs associated with ???

A

poliomyelitis

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10
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bacterial meningitis, pneumonia or throat infections associated with ???

A

Hib vaccine

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11
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MMR contraindication with which allergy

A

gelatin

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12
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Which is more effective DTaP or DTP?

A

DTaP + less SE

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13
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Caution should be taken with patients who have allergies to what 3 agents, when giving the polio vaccine?

A

Streptomycin, neomycin, bacitracin

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14
Q

What is the earliest age allowed to receive the influeza immunization

A

6 months

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15
Q

which route is rotavirus vaccine given?

A

PO

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16
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what age is the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine recommended?

A

9-26 yrs old