NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which drug should not be given with live vaccines?

Anakinra
Rituximab
Abatacept
Both Anakinra and Rituximab

The correct answer is: Both Anakinra and Rituximab

Live vaccines contain live, weakened versions of a disease-causing virus or bacteria that can stimulate the immune system to produce protective antibodies. However, patients who are receiving immunosuppressive drugs like Anakinra and Rituximab may not have a strong enough immune response to the live vaccine, leading to potentially serious infections. This is why these two drugs should not be administered with live vaccines. Abatacept, on the other hand, does not suppress the immune system in the same way and therefore may be given with live vaccines.