Pharm 201 Chapter 49 Questions and Verified Answers, 100% Guarantee
A nurse is receiving post-exposure prophylaxis for hepatitis B. What would the nurse most likely
receive? - Immune globulin
A client bitten by a copperhead snake will benefit the most if the antivenin is administered within
how long after exposure? - 4 hours
The nurse has just administered the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine to a female client. The
nurse instructs the woman to avoid becoming pregnant for how long? - at least 3 months
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the different types of vaccines. Which
should the nurse mention as a killed virus vaccine? - influenza vaccine
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the contraindications of human immune
globulin. Which would the nurse include? Select all that apply. - preexisting renal disease
age more than 65 years
diabetes mellitus
A mother brings her 18-month-old son into the clinic for his diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis
vaccine. The child has a runny nose and a fever of 102.4º F and is coughing. What should the
nurse do? - Instruct the mother to bring the child back to the clinic for the immunization
when he is free of allergic or cold-like symptoms.
A clinic nurse is administering vaccines at well-baby check-ups. The nurse knows that before
administering a DTP vaccine, the nurse should check what vital sign? - Temperature
, A group of nursing students are presenting information on the hepatitis B vaccine. What would
the students prepare to tell others about the recommended population? - Infants and
people at risk for contracting the disease
A young mother asks the clinic nurse about the "chickenpox" vaccine. The mother states that she
and her husband have both had chickenpox, but that she wants to protect her child if she can.
What should the nurse tell the mother about the recommendation for the chickenpox vaccine? -
It is recommended for all children who have not been exposed to the varicella virus.
An infant is being administered an immunization. Which statement provides an accurate
description of an immunization? - It is the administration of an antigen for an antibody
response.
When providing client teaching to parents regarding measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
administration, which is most important regarding the schedule for administration? - It is
administered at 12 to 15 months.
A new nurse is preparing to administer Zovirax ointment to a client who has been diagnosed with
varicella zoster. The nurse knows that which administration instruction is important for the client
to follow? - Wear gloves when applying the ointment.
What is the difference between toxoids and vaccines? - Toxoids always require occasional
boosters
A mother brings her 18-month-old into the clinic for a well-baby check-up. A nurse will
administer measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) to the 18-month-old. What dosage will
the nurse administer? - 0.5 mL IM
he difference between toxoids and vaccines is: - Vaccines induce antibody formation,
which prevent the disease or cause a very mild form. Many vaccines produce long-lasting
immunity. Toxoids are bacterial toxins or products modified to destroy toxicity. Toxoid
immunization is not permanent; scheduled repeat doses (boosters) maintain immunity.
A nurse is receiving post-exposure prophylaxis for hepatitis B. What would the nurse most likely
receive? - Immune globulin
A client bitten by a copperhead snake will benefit the most if the antivenin is administered within
how long after exposure? - 4 hours
The nurse has just administered the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine to a female client. The
nurse instructs the woman to avoid becoming pregnant for how long? - at least 3 months
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the different types of vaccines. Which
should the nurse mention as a killed virus vaccine? - influenza vaccine
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the contraindications of human immune
globulin. Which would the nurse include? Select all that apply. - preexisting renal disease
age more than 65 years
diabetes mellitus
A mother brings her 18-month-old son into the clinic for his diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis
vaccine. The child has a runny nose and a fever of 102.4º F and is coughing. What should the
nurse do? - Instruct the mother to bring the child back to the clinic for the immunization
when he is free of allergic or cold-like symptoms.
A clinic nurse is administering vaccines at well-baby check-ups. The nurse knows that before
administering a DTP vaccine, the nurse should check what vital sign? - Temperature
, A group of nursing students are presenting information on the hepatitis B vaccine. What would
the students prepare to tell others about the recommended population? - Infants and
people at risk for contracting the disease
A young mother asks the clinic nurse about the "chickenpox" vaccine. The mother states that she
and her husband have both had chickenpox, but that she wants to protect her child if she can.
What should the nurse tell the mother about the recommendation for the chickenpox vaccine? -
It is recommended for all children who have not been exposed to the varicella virus.
An infant is being administered an immunization. Which statement provides an accurate
description of an immunization? - It is the administration of an antigen for an antibody
response.
When providing client teaching to parents regarding measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
administration, which is most important regarding the schedule for administration? - It is
administered at 12 to 15 months.
A new nurse is preparing to administer Zovirax ointment to a client who has been diagnosed with
varicella zoster. The nurse knows that which administration instruction is important for the client
to follow? - Wear gloves when applying the ointment.
What is the difference between toxoids and vaccines? - Toxoids always require occasional
boosters
A mother brings her 18-month-old into the clinic for a well-baby check-up. A nurse will
administer measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) to the 18-month-old. What dosage will
the nurse administer? - 0.5 mL IM
he difference between toxoids and vaccines is: - Vaccines induce antibody formation,
which prevent the disease or cause a very mild form. Many vaccines produce long-lasting
immunity. Toxoids are bacterial toxins or products modified to destroy toxicity. Toxoid
immunization is not permanent; scheduled repeat doses (boosters) maintain immunity.
