Vaccines Flashcards
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Antigens
A
forein proteins from invading organism
2
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Antibodies
A
immunoglobulin molecules with antigen-specific amino acid sequences
3
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Immunoglobulins
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glycoprotein molecules made by humoral immune system
4
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Artificial Active Immunization
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- expose body to a safer form of antigen
- immune stimulation
- doesn’t cause infx
5
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Natural Active Immunization
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- surviving a disease
- produce antibodies
6
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Artificial passive Immunization
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- serum
- concentrated immunoglobulins
- passive means in bypasses immune system
7
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Natural passive immunization
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- antibodies transferred from mom
- breastmilk/placenta
- passive means in bypasses immune system
8
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Passive immunizing drugs
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- Hep B
- Rh0 (D)
- Rabies
- Tetanus
- Varicella-zoster
9
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Biological antimicrobials
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- stimulate immune system to produce an antibody
- protect against future exposure
- detoxified endotoxins
10
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Vaccines
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- slightly altered suspension of microorganisms
- alive and weakened (lifelong immunity)
- inactivated (partial immunity)
11
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Antibody Titer
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- measure antibody levels
12
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Antivenins/Antivenoms
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- antibodies against venom
- obtained from animals that were injected with venom
- immunoglobulins neutralize venom
13
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Adverse effects
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- minor: treated with tylenol + rest
1. fever
2. rash
3. soreness
4. itching
5. adenopathy - severe: >103°
1. encephalitis
2. convulsions
3. anaphylaxis
4. dyspnea
5. serum sickness
14
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Nursing implications
assessment
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- history
- pregnancy
- previous reactions
- immunosuppression
15
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Nursing implications
education
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- warm compress and tylenol for soreness
- monitor for AE
- immunization records
