If the Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella (MMRV) Combined Vaccine

question 8

Multiple Choice

If the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) combined vaccine is ordered to be given as the first MMR and varicella dose to a child the CDC recommends:

• A) Parents be informed of the increased risk of fever and febrile seizures over the MMR plus varicella two-shot regimen.
• B) Patients must also receive MMRV as the second dose of MMR and varicella in order to build adequate immunity.
• C) Patients be premedicated with acetaminophen 15 minutes before the vaccine is given.
• D) Patients should not be around pregnant women for the first 48 hours after the vaccine is given.

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Definitions:

A Antigens

Substances found on the surface of red blood cells that determine the A blood type in the ABO blood group system.

ABO Antigens

Proteins found on the surface of red blood cells that determine a person's blood type in the ABO blood group system.

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs.

Megakaryocyte

A large bone marrow cell responsible for the production of blood thrombocytes (platelets), which are critical for clotting.