vaccines

Question 1

prevents infection with pneumonia-causing bacteria by introducing foreign bodies of dead bacteria to the system so the body produces antibodies
AE:
- fever
- loss of appetite
- lethargy
- headache
- muscle/joint aches

Answer 1

pneumococcal polycalent

Question 2

the pneumococcal polyvalent is recommended for those age:

Answer 2

65+

Question 3

this vaccine can cause gullian-barrer syndrome

Answer 3

herpes zoster (shingles)

Question 4

uses an antigen/adjuvant system that stimulates the immune response to produce antibodies and increase T cells
AE:
- sore arm
- muscle pain
- headache
- fatigue
- stomach pain/nausea
- guillan-barrer
CI acute infection, pregnancy

Answer 4

herpes zoster (shingles)

Question 5

imparts immunity by stimulating production antibodies by exposing recipients yo dead versions of the virus
AE:
- soreness, redness, swelling at injection site
- headache
- fever
- nausea
- muscle aches
- fatigue
CI children <6yrs

Answer 5

influenza

Question 6

weakened virus, unable to cause disease

Answer 6

attenuated

Question 7

dead virus

Answer 7

inactivated

Question 8

bacterial toxoids that are chemically modified

Answer 8

toxoids

Question 9

contains part of organism, from a lab

Answer 9

recumbent

Question 10

have patient stay for ___ min after administration of a vaccine?

Answer 10

30

Question 11

T/F: always have epinephrine on hand when giving vaccines

Answer 11

T

Question 12

T/F: you can give vaccines w/ meds that decrease immunity, such as steroids

Answer 12

F