Recent studies indicate that a deficiency of which vitamin ...

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Recent studies indicate that a deficiency of which vitamin correlates with increased morbidity and mortality in children with measles?
 
  a. A
  b. C
  c. Niacin
  d. Folic acid

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer routine immunizations to a 4-month-old infant. The infant is currently up to date on all previously recommended immunizations. Which immunizations will the nurse prepare to administer? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
  b. Rotavirus (RV)
  c. Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP)
  d. Varicella
  e. Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB)
  f. Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Vitamin A deficiency is correlated with increased morbidity and mortality in children with measles. This vitamin deficiency also is associated with complications from diarrhea, and infections are often increased in infants and children with vitamin A deficiency. No correlation exists between vitamins C, niacin, or folic acid and measles.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E, F
Recommended immunization schedule for a 4-month-old, up to date on immunizations, would be to administer the rotavirus (RV), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenza type b (HIB), and inactivated poliovirus (IPV) vaccinations. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and varicella would not be administered until the child is at least 1 year of age.