Pharm 201 Chapter 49 Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
A nurse is receiving post-exposure prophylaxis for hepatitis B. What would the
nurse most likely receive? - CORRECT ANSWER-Immune globulin
A client bitten by a copperhead snake will benefit the most if the antivenin is
administered within how long after exposure? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
recommended for all children who have not been exposed to the varicella virus.
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, An infant is being administered an immunization. Which statement provides an
accurate description of an immunization? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wear
gloves when applying the ointment.
What is the difference between toxoids and vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5
mL IM
he difference between toxoids and vaccines is: - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
A nurse is receiving post-exposure prophylaxis for hepatitis B. What would the
nurse most likely receive? - CORRECT ANSWER-Immune globulin
A client bitten by a copperhead snake will benefit the most if the antivenin is
administered within how long after exposure? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
recommended for all children who have not been exposed to the varicella virus.
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, An infant is being administered an immunization. Which statement provides an
accurate description of an immunization? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wear
gloves when applying the ointment.
What is the difference between toxoids and vaccines? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-0.5
mL IM
he difference between toxoids and vaccines is: - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
