A nurse is administering a mumps vaccine to an adolescent. Which of the following medications should be available when administering an immunization?
A) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
B) Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
C) Physostigmine
D) Epinephrine
D
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The administration of vaccines for immunization possesses the risk of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis. The nurse should have aqueous epinephrine available in the event of an anaphylactic reaction. The administration of diphenhydramine or hydroxyzine will reduce the allergic reaction but will not be effective in the event of anaphylaxis. Physostigmine is not administered.
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