Immunizing Flashcards
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Immunizing Drugs MOA
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Introduces inactive cells; initiates B cell response (antibodies) & destruction of pathogen if exposed
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Immunizing Drugs Indications
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Disease prevention
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Immunizing Drugs Drug/Drug
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Immunosuppressant drugs including corticosteroids
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Immunizing Drugs AEs
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Common: redness & discomfort at injection site, fever, minor aches, arthralgia
Rare: anaphylactic reaction
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Vaccine Contraindications
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- Moderate to severe acute illness w/ or w/out fevere
- Severe allergic reaction to vaccine or component
> flu (IM); eggs - Immunosuppression
> MMR & varicella (live, attenuated) - Hx of Guillain-Barre Syndrome following vaccination
> flu, tdap, td - Pregnancy
> flu (nasal), MMR, varicella, Men B
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Immunizing Drugs Assessment
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- Hx/Examination
> actual disease & vaccination hx
> previous allergic responses, allergies to components (eggs)
> contraindications
> physical assessment w/ VS to determine baseline status (free of infection)
> Evaluate ROM of extremity
> Med contra: immunosuppressants
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Immunizing Drugs Interventions
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- Do not admin if S/S of illness
- Arrange for proper preparation & admin; varies
- Emergency equipment standby
- Written record of immunization
> timing of boosters
8
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Immunizing Drugs Evaluation
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Serum titers reflecting immunization
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Immunizing Drugs Teaching
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- Importance of compliance w/ schedule
- Common AE & symp care (no Aspirin)
- Warning signs of problems: tachy, muscle weakness, rashes, dyspnea, LOC
