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jCorn1234

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A preterm infant is being discharged from the hospital. Which immunization should the nurse prepare to administer to protect the infant from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
 
  a. Pavilizumab (Synagis)
  b. Ribaviran (Virazole)
  c. Hemophilus influenza type B (HIB)
  d. Pneumococcal (Prevnar)

Question 2

What should the nurse teach a child about using an albuterol metered-dose inhaler for exercise-induced asthma?
 
  a. Take two puffs every 6 hours around the clock.
  b. Use the inhaler only when he is short of breath.
  c. Use the inhaler 15 minutes before exercise.
  d. Take one to two puffs every morning on awakening.


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jointhecircus

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Intramuscular pavilizumab (Synagis) is the immunization administered monthly throughout the RSV season for premature infants (less than 35 weeks of gestation) younger than 6 months. Ribaviran is an antiviral medication used for treatment of severe cases of RSV. The HIB immunization is given to prevent infections caused by Hemophilus influenza type B. The Prevnar vaccination prevents pneumonia by the pneumococcal virus.

Answer to Question 2

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The appropriate time to use an inhaled beta2-agonist or cromolyn is before an event that could trigger an attack. Two puffs every 6 hours around the clock will not relieve exercise-induced asthma. Waiting until symptoms are severe is too late to begin using a metered-dose inhaler. One to two puffs every morning on awakening may be the child's usual schedule for medication. If exercise causes symptoms, additional medication is indicated.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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