Question

The nurse is reviewing the charts for five patients who are scheduled for their yearly physical examinations in October. Which of the following patients will require the inactivated influenza vaccination (select all that apply)?

a. A 56-year-old patient who is allergic to eggs
b. A 36-year-old female patient who is pregnant
c. A 42-year-old patient who has a 15 pack-year smoking history
d. A 30-year-old patient who takes corticosteroids for rheumatoid arthritis
e. A 24-year-old patient who has allergies to penicillin and the cephalosporins

Answer 1

Patients who require the inactivated influenza vaccination include those allergic to eggs and pregnant women.

Step-by-step explanation:

The patients who will require the inactivated influenza vaccination are:

• A 56-year-old patient who is allergic to eggs
• A 36-year-old female patient who is pregnant

The inactivated influenza vaccine is recommended for all individuals who are at high risk of developing serious complications if they get sick with the flu, such as pregnant women and those with certain medical conditions. The vaccine is especially important for people who are allergic to eggs as there is a recombinant egg-free trivalent vaccine available for them.