Why is the human papillomavirus vaccine contraindicated in a patient who had a severe allergic reaction to the hepatitis B vaccine?
A. They both were grown in chicken eggs.
B. They both contain trace amounts of yeast.
C. Both vaccines have latex on their vials.
D. Both vaccines contain trace amounts of aminoglycoside antibiotics.
What time of the year should you begin to offer the flu vaccine to patients?
A. Late winter/early spring
B. Late spring/early summer
C. Late summer/early fall
D. Late fall/early winter
Using the adult schedule with medical conditions chart, which vaccine is NOT recommended for patients with asplenia?
A. Hepatitis A
B. Hepatitis B
C. Inactivated influenza vaccine
D. Live attenuated influenza vaccine
Which medication can cause Reye's syndrome if a patient takes it within six weeks after receiving a varicella-containing vaccine?
A. Acetaminophen
B. Aspirin
C. Ibuprofen
Answer (2)
The human papillomavirus vaccine is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe allergic reactions to similar components, mainly due to trace amounts of yeast. Flu vaccines should be offered in late summer/early fall, while individuals with asplenia should avoid live attenuated influenza vaccines. Finally, taking aspirin after a varicella vaccine can lead to Reye's syndrome, highlighting the importance of cautious medication use post-vaccine. ;
The HPV vaccine is contraindicated in patients allergic to hepatitis B vaccine due to shared components like yeast. Offer flu vaccines in late summer/early fall, and avoid the live influenza vaccine in patients with asplenia. Aspirin should not be taken post-varicella vaccine due to the risk of Reye's syndrome.
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