A 1-year-old child will receive her scheduled MMR vaccination ...

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A 1-year-old child will receive her scheduled MMR vaccination shortly. The nurse should teach the child's parents that she may develop what possible adverse effect related to the administration of this medication?
 
  A) Cough and fever
  B) Pallor and listlessness
  C) Serum sickness
  D) Nausea and vomiting

Question 2

An adult patient is preparing to begin corticosteroid treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. When teaching this patient about the appropriate use of corticosteroids, the nurse should include what teaching point?
 
  A) You will likely gain some weight after you start taking this drug.
  B) Try to eat as many organic and natural foods as possible while taking this drug.
  C) You might have some slight bleeding in your stool after you start this drug.
  D) Ensure that you vary the times that you take your drug in order to maximize effectiveness.

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Answer to Question 1

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Adverse effects associated with MMR vaccine include fever and cough. Nausea and vomiting, pallor and listlessness, and serum sickness are not among the noted adverse effects of the MMR vaccine.

Answer to Question 2

A
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An initial weight gain is likely to occur with steroid treatment and is usually attributed to increased appetite. Organic foods are not necessary, and a consistent schedule of administration is imperative. Bleeding is not expected.

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