Question

1. Which of the following correctly describes the toxin produced by this bacteria? exotoxin that interfers with protein synthesis throughout the body endotoxin that causes nerve paralysis exotoxin that causes the lungs to fill with fluid endotoxin that kills cells

2. Which of the following describes the correct vaccine and immunization schedule in children? (See Table 18.1 page 506 in text) Td 6 and 15 months only DTaP 2, 4, 6, and 15-18 months, and 4-6 years DTaP 15 months, 4-6 years Td every 2 months until 1 year of age

3. Adults in the United States are not adequately protected from contracting this disease unless they receive the Td or Tdap vaccine every 10 years. True False

Answer 1

Answer: Endotoxin that causes nerve paralysis

( The Endotoxin present in the outer layer of gram negative bacteria, when it goes in to the blood steam it causes paralysis.)

Answer: DTaP 2, 4, 6, and 15-18 months

( The dose for the dose ( MCV2) at 15-18 months should be provided and considered to be the most important. )

Answer: True

( Every adult in the United States show get vaccinated to be protected from contracting diseases.)