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crobinson2013

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Vaccines may generally be administered in the presence of:
 
  a. current antimicrobial therapy.
  b. immunosuppression with neutropenia.
  c. acute severe illness and fever.
  d. previous allergic reactions to vaccines.

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The director of pharmacy for a medical facility is preparing to order pneumococcal vaccine. To determine the amount to order, she must decide which populations of clients served by the facility should receive the vaccine.
 
  She anticipates that the pneumococcal vaccine will be given to:
  a. all children younger than 2 years.
  b. only children older than 12 years.
  c. only adults with chronic respiratory conditions.
  d. only older adults who are nursing home residents.



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Heffejeff

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Antibiotic therapy is not generally a contraindication to the use of vaccines. The nurse would need to determine the reason for the antibiotics and the severity of the infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Forms of the pneumococcal vaccine can be given to children both older and younger than age 2 years.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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