Which communicable diseases, preventable through childhood ...

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Which communicable diseases, preventable through childhood immunization, should the nurse include in a presentation to families at a local community center wellness fair? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Measles
  2. Chickenpox
  3. Fifth disease
  4. Mononucleosis
  5. Whooping cough

Question 2

Which medication should the nurse include in a pamphlet to educate parents about methods to reduce the risk of children developing Reye syndrome?
 
  1. Antibiotics
  2. Acetaminophen
  3. Ibuprofen
  4. Aspirin

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 5
Explanation:
1. Measles is a communicable disease that can be prevented through childhood immunization.
2. Chickenpox is a communicable disease that can be prevented through childhood immunization.
3. Fifth disease, while a communicable disease, is not preventable through childhood immunization.
4. Mononucleosis, while a communicable disease, is not preventable through childhood immunization.
5. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a communicable disease that can be prevented through childhood immunization.

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation:
1. Antibiotics are not associated with Reye syndrome.
2. Acetaminophen is not associated with Reye syndrome.
3. Ibuprofen use is not associated with Reye syndrome.
4. Administering aspirin to a child with a viral illness has been found to be associated with Reye syndrome.