A known contraindication to receiving a second dose of a ...

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A known contraindication to receiving a second dose of a pertussis-containing vaccine is:
 
  a. Chest pain
  b. Encephalopathy
  c. Altered mental status
  d. Shortness of breath

Question 2

Which of the following patient populations are considered to be susceptible to influenza-related complications? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Adults 65 years of age and older
  b. Residents of nursing homes and other institutional facilities
  c. Adults and children with chronic pulmonary or cardiovascular disorders
  d. Adults and children who required regular medical follow-up or hospitalization during the preceding year because of chronic metabolic diseases, renal dysfunc-tion, hemoglobinopathies, or immunosuppression
  e. Children and teenagers receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who may be at risk for developing Reye's syndrome
  f. People in contact with high-risk groups, such as health care providers, employees of nursing homes and chronic care facilities, providers of home care, and house-hold members of persons in high-risk groups
  g. Adults who are at least 10 lb over their ideal body weight
  h. Adults who smoke at least one pack of cigarettes daily

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Encephalopathy without a known cause occurring within 7 days of a dose of pertussis vaccine is a contraindication to administration of more doses of the pertussis-containing vaccine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E, F
Persons who are considered to be susceptible to influenza-related complications include the fol-lowing:
 All adults 65 years or older and children aged 6 to 23 months
 Residents of nursing homes and other institutional facilities
 Adults and children with chronic disorders of the pulmonary or cardiovascular system
 Adults and children who required regular medical follow-up or hospitalization during the preceding year because of chronic metabolic diseases, renal dysfunction, hemoglobinopathies, or immunosuppression
 Pregnant womenspecifically those who will be in at least the fourteenth week or later of gestation during influenza season
 Children and adolescents receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who may be at risk for de-veloping Reye's syndrome
 Any person at least 6 months of age who is considered at high risk for influenza complica-tions
 People in contact with high-risk groups, such as health care providers, employees of nursing homes and chronic care facilities, providers of home care, and household members of persons in high-risk groups

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