A parent has brought his child to the public health clinic for ...

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A parent has brought his child to the public health clinic for vaccinations. After the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) has been administered, the parent asks whether he should watch for any side effects.
 
  Which of the following is the nurse's best response? A common adverse effect of inactivated poliovirus vaccine is the development of
  a. a mild form of polio.
  b. drowsiness and agitation.
  c. a high-grade fever.
  d. local soreness.

Question 2

The parent of a 2-month-old infant who just received the first dose of DTaP asks the nurse whether he should expect any reaction to the vaccine. Education from the nurse should include the response that
 
  a. most children do not experience any reaction.
  b. seizures are common and require anticonvulsant medication.
  c. the most common reaction is a rash that develops into itchy vesicles.
  d. mild reactions are common, most frequently a low-grade fever.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
IPV has no serious adverse effects, but local soreness may occur.
Very rarely, OPV has caused a mild form of polio, but the scenario discusses IPV.
The development of drowsiness and agitation is more often associated with DTaP.
A low-grade fever is a possibility post IPV vaccine but a high-grade fever is not a common side effect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Mild reactions are common and most often are manifested by a low-grade fever, fretfulness, drowsiness, and local reactions of swelling and redness.
At least 50 of children experience reactions.
Seizures are not common.
Itchy vesicles do not appear with the DTaP vaccine.

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