Vaccines, immunostimulants and immunomodulators Overview Quiz

A vaccine that is either recombinant or live, reducing the risk of shingles.

Preventing shingles in older adults.

An inactivated vaccine that stimulates the production of antibodies for prevention of rabies.

Pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis.

An inactivated bacterial toxoid and subunit vaccine providing immunity against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.

Routine childhood immunization and booster for adults.

Prevents Rh sensitization in Rh-negative individuals.

Preventing hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Induces tetanus immunity by targeting the tetanus toxin.

An antitoxin that neutralizes specific venom from bites.

A vaccine that protects against Neisseria meningitidis, preventing meningitis and meningococcal disease.

A vaccine targeting serogroup B Neisseria meningitidis, preventing meningococcal group B infection.

A vaccine preventing pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.

A vaccine that gives immunity against measles virus preventing measles.

A vaccine that prevents HPV infections, reducing risk of cervical cancer and genital warts.

A vaccine that induces immunity against varicella-zoster virus preventing chickenpox.

A vaccine that uses a deactivated form of a virus.

A vaccine produced using genetic engineering techniques.

A colony-stimulating factor that stimulates neutrophil production.

A vaccine using a weakened form of a microorganism.

Treats neutropenia in patients undergoing chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.

A vaccine using sugars or a combination of sugars and proteins to trigger an immune response.

Essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell production.

Treats megaloblastic anemia and is used as a supplement during pregnancy.

Protects normal cells from the toxic effects of methotrexate.

Used as rescue therapy for methotrexate toxicity and for folate deficiency anemia.

Stimulates the production of red blood cells.

Treats anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease and those undergoing chemotherapy.

Vital for DNA synthesis and red blood cell maturation.

Treats pernicious anemia and other vitamin B12 deficiencies.

The meningococcal vaccine is an inactivated vaccine, meaning it uses a weakened or killed form of the bacteria to stimulate an immune response.

The meningococcal vaccine protects against Neisseria meningitidis, a bacteria that can cause serious infections like meningitis and meningococcal disease.

The meningococcal B vaccine specifically targets serogroup B Neisseria meningitidis, a specific strain of the bacteria.

The pneumococcal vaccine induces immunity against Streptococcus pneumoniae, a common bacteria that can cause various infections.

The measles vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, meaning it contains a weakened form of the measles virus.

The HPV vaccine prevents infections caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and associated conditions like cervical cancer.

The varicella vaccine induces immunity against the varicella-zoster virus which causes chickenpox.

Many vaccines can cause common side effects like pain at the injection site, fever, headache, and fatigue.

Vaccines should not be given to people with hypersensitivity to components, and should be deferred during acute illness.

Immunosuppressants, medications that weaken the immune system, can reduce the effectiveness of certain vaccines.

It reduces the risk of developing herpes zoster (shingles) by stimulating the immune system to fight the varicella-zoster virus.

Individuals with severe immunocompromise should not receive this vaccine because their weakened immune systems might not respond properly or could even be harmed by the live virus in the vaccine.

It works by stimulating your body to produce antibodies against the rabies virus, protecting you from infection.

It provides immunity against three serious diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).

It is a primary immunization for children and a booster shot for adults to maintain protection against these diseases.

It works by neutralizing the venom from specific bites or stings, preventing the venom from causing harm.

Filgrastim is a colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the production of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights infections.

Filgrastim is used to treat neutropenia, a condition of low neutrophil count, which often occurs during chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.

Common adverse reactions to Filgrastim include bone pain, fever, and injection site pain.

Folic Acid is a vital vitamin that is crucial for DNA synthesis and red blood cell production.

Folic Acid is used to treat megaloblastic anemia, a type of anemia caused by faulty red blood cell production, and is also essential during pregnancy.

Leucovorin is a derivative of folic acid that protects normal cells from the toxic effects of the medication methotrexate.

Leucovorin is used as a rescue therapy to counteract the toxicity of methotrexate and also to treat folate deficiency anemia.

Epoetin Alfa is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent that promotes the production of red blood cells.

Epoetin Alfa is used to treat anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease and those undergoing chemotherapy.

Cyanocobalamin, also known as Vitamin B12, is essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell maturation.

These vaccines are not given to individuals who have had an allergic reaction to gelatin, neomycin, or a previous dose of the vaccine. They are also contraindicated during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester, due to the risk of birth defects.

Women who receive these vaccines must avoid becoming pregnant for at least 3 months after vaccination, as this is the timeframe within which a potential risk of birth defects exists.

Contraindications are specific situations or conditions that make it unsafe or inadvisable to administer a particular medication or treatment, in this case, the MMRV vaccines.

The risk of birth defects from the MMRV vaccines is highest during the first trimester of pregnancy. To minimize this risk, women are instructed to avoid pregnancy for at least 3 months following vaccination.

These vaccines contain gelatin and neomycin as components. Individuals allergic to these substances may experience severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, after receiving the vaccine.