Immunizations

Question 1

Bacterial toxin that has been changed to a nontoxic form. Used with tetanus and diphtheria

Answer 1

toxoid

Question 2

A live virus that has been weakened or avirulent. It CAN cause disease in immunocompromised individuals

Answer 2

attenuated

Question 3

This occurs in response to infection or administration of a vaccine or toxoid. It may take several weeks to provide protection, but usually is long lasting

Answer 3

active immunity

Question 4

This provides immediate preformed antibodies (immunoglobulins) to protect against a specific antigen. It does not last very long.

Answer 4

passive immunity

Question 5

What is the ingredient in the MMR that is thought to contribute to the cause of autism?

Answer 5

thimerosal (mercury-based preservative found in some vaccines)

Question 6

life threatening dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea associated with ???

Answer 6

rotavirus

Question 7

neurological disability or death associated with ???

Answer 7

meningococcal meningitis

Question 8

painful spasms of skeletal muscles associated with ???

Answer 8

tetanus

Question 9

paralysis of the legs associated with ???

Answer 9

poliomyelitis

Question 10

bacterial meningitis, pneumonia or throat infections associated with ???

Answer 10

Hib vaccine

Question 11

MMR contraindication with which allergy

Answer 11

gelatin

Question 12

Which is more effective DTaP or DTP?

Answer 12

DTaP + less SE

Question 13

Caution should be taken with patients who have allergies to what 3 agents, when giving the polio vaccine?

Answer 13

Streptomycin, neomycin, bacitracin

Question 14

What is the earliest age allowed to receive the influeza immunization

Answer 14

6 months

Question 15

which route is rotavirus vaccine given?

Answer 15

PO

Question 16

what age is the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine recommended?

Answer 16

9-26 yrs old