Vaccines/immunizing agents
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What type of immunization do immune globulins provide, and what is the typical duration of this immunity?
View answer and explanationAccording to the 'General Action and Information' section, what is the maximum duration of the short-lived immunity provided by immune globulins?
View answer and explanationHow do vaccines and toxoids provide immunization?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary contraindication for the administration of vaccines and immunizing agents?
View answer and explanationThe 'Contraindications' section mentions that some vaccine products may contain which specific components that can cause hypersensitivity reactions?
View answer and explanationWhat potential interaction is noted for patients receiving concurrent antineoplastic, immunosuppressive, or radiation therapy with vaccines or toxoids?
View answer and explanationWhat is a key assessment the nurse should perform before administering any immunizing agent?
View answer and explanationAccording to the patient teaching guidelines, at what fever temperature, in Fahrenheit, should a patient or parent notify a health care professional after an immunization?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is listed as a reportable side effect of immunization in the 'Patient/Family Teaching' section?
View answer and explanationThe 'Implementation' section notes that which combination of vaccines may be given concurrently?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key difference in the source of antibodies between passive and active immunization as described in the text?
View answer and explanationUnder what condition should a precaution be taken for IM injections of vaccines?
View answer and explanationWhat is the desired outcome of immunization with vaccines and toxoids?
View answer and explanationAccording to the patient teaching guidelines, at what fever temperature, in Celsius, should a health care professional be notified?
View answer and explanationImmunity derived from vaccines and toxoids is described as having what characteristic duration?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following symptoms, if developed after an immunization, requires notification of a health care professional?
View answer and explanationWhat type of antigenic material is found in vaccines and toxoids to stimulate an immune response?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key nursing instruction regarding patient records after immunization?
View answer and explanationThe administration of an immunizing agent is contraindicated in a patient with a known hypersensitivity to which of the following additives?
View answer and explanationA patient who is receiving radiation therapy is scheduled for a vaccination. Based on the 'Interactions' section, what should the nurse anticipate?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following describes passive immunization as detailed in the text?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary concern when administering an IM vaccine to a patient with severe bleeding problems?
View answer and explanationWhich is an example of a reportable side effect following immunization that a patient or parent should be educated about?
View answer and explanationHow does the text characterize the onset and duration of immunity from active immunization with a vaccine?
View answer and explanationA patient has a known severe allergy to egg protein. Based on the provided text, what is the implication for vaccination?
View answer and explanationWhat does the text say about the concurrent administration of diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, and pertussis vaccine?
View answer and explanationThe text recommends that a parent/patient should notify a health care professional if which of these skin-related symptoms occur after immunization?
View answer and explanationWhat is the result of active immunization?
View answer and explanationWhich statement accurately reflects the information on interactions between vaccines and immunosuppressive therapy?
View answer and explanationBesides convulsions and high fever, which other symptom is listed as a reason to notify a health care professional after an immunization?
View answer and explanationWhich agent provides passive immunization?
View answer and explanationThe text lists thimerosal as a potential additive in some immunizing products that can be a cause for what?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary role of the antigenic material within a vaccine or toxoid?
View answer and explanationAccording to the 'Implementation' section, what is an important consideration when administering immunizations?
View answer and explanationThe text specifies that immunity from immune globulins is rapid. How does this compare to the immunity from vaccines and toxoids?
View answer and explanationWhat is a potential nursing diagnosis related to the administration of vaccines and immunizing agents?
View answer and explanationWhich combination of vaccines is mentioned in the 'Implementation' section as being able to be given concurrently?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary difference in general use between immune globulins and vaccines?
View answer and explanationA patient with a history of hypersensitivity should be assessed carefully before receiving a vaccine. What specific information is most important to gather?
View answer and explanationWhat key piece of advice should be given to patients/parents regarding subsequent immunizations?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary risk of administering a vaccine to a patient with a known allergy to thimerosal?
View answer and explanationHow does the text describe the immunity provided by toxoids?
View answer and explanationWhat is a key instruction from the 'Implementation' section regarding trivalent oral polio virus vaccine?
View answer and explanationWhich of these is NOT listed as a reportable side effect after an immunization?
View answer and explanationThe immunity provided by immune globulins is described as short-lived, with a duration of up to how many months?
View answer and explanationWhat does the text indicate about giving the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine concurrently with other vaccines?
View answer and explanationIf a patient experiences convulsions after an immunization, what should the patient or parent do?
View answer and explanationAccording to the 'General Action and Information' section, active immunization produces what kind of immunity?
View answer and explanationA key point in patient and family teaching is to emphasize the importance of keeping a record of what?
View answer and explanationWhat is the source of immunity in passive immunization?
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