ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Updated 2024 ( 61 Questions)
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
The first dose of the varicella vaccine is usually given when the child is between 12 to 15 months old, not after 3 years.
Aspirin should not be given to children due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome. This syndrome is a rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain.
The varicella vaccine should be avoided in children who have leukemia or any other condition that weakens the immune system.
The varicella vaccine is not contraindicated for children who are allergic to eggs. It’s some other vaccines like influenza that have this restriction.
Choice A rationale:
The first dose of the varicella vaccine is usually given when the child is between 12 to 15 months old, not after 3 years.
Choice B rationale:
Aspirin should not be given to children due to the risk of Reye’s syndrome. This syndrome is a rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain.
Choice C rationale:
The varicella vaccine should be avoided in children who have leukemia or any other condition that weakens the immune system.
Choice D rationale:
The varicella vaccine is not contraindicated for children who are allergic to eggs. It’s some other vaccines like influenza that have this restriction.