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What kind of Immunity is it when the body is exposed to pathogens?
What is Innate Immunity?
Day to day Immunity (generalized)
What kind of vaccine is genetically engineered?
Biosynthetic Vaccines
What type of WBC can form antibodies in response to exposure to a specific antigen?
B Cells
How often do adults get their TDAP boosters?
Every 10 Years
What should you ask before giving a vaccine?
If someone in the household is immunocompromised
What are some expected side effects of the flu vaccine?
Sore arm, minor swelling, low grade fever
Toxoids
What is an antibody titer?
test that detects the specific antibody in the blood to determine a persons immunity
What are the three ages the DTap vaccine are given?
2, 4, and 6 months
What are two levels to check when giving an Antiproliferative drug?
BUN and Creatinine
What should you teach someone taking Calcineurin Inhibitors?
Oral hygiene, dentist appointment every 6 months
What drugs suppress the factors of the immune system that are responsible for transplant tissue rejection and organs by the patient's body?
Antirejection Drugs
What vaccine should a female wait at least one month before getting pregnant?
MMR Vaccine
What can you mix with antiproliferative drugs and calcineurin inhibitors with?
Milk, orange juice or apple juice
What are three things to check before administering a Vaccine?
Recommended schedule, expiration date, and all vaccine components
What should you keep ready when giving the flu vaccine
Epinephrine or anaphylactic kit
How long do pt have to take antirejection medications?
Long term (rest of life)
What is immunodulation?
A process where an immune response is altered
The door or freezer
What should pt taking selective immunosuppressant drugs take daily?
Temperature
What can Tacrolimus cause?
Diabetes Mellitus
What can Antiproliferative drugs administered through IV cause?
Phlebitis and Thrombosis
What do Sirolimus and Everolimus increase?
Blood Cholesterol Levels
What can antiproliferative and calcineurin inhibitors cause an imbalance of?
Potassium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium