Question
What immunization error can most likely occur if vaccines are kept in the same refrigerator as other drugs?
| A. The vaccine could be stored incorrectly. | |
| B. Contraindication could be ignored. | |
| C. A reconstitution error might occur. | |
| D. The injection may be non-sterile. | |
| E. The injection may occur at the wrong site. |
Answer C is correct.
- Incorrect storage can lead to reconstitution errors: The drug may be given to the client in mistake for a vaccine or may be used instead of the correct diluent to reconstitute a freeze-dried powder vaccine.