A patient whose foot was cut deeply by a rusty tin can last received a tetanus toxoid vaccination 8 years ago. He is prescribed to now receive a tetanus toxoid injection. What type of immunity does this vaccination help provide?
a. Boosting of artificially acquired active immunity
b. Initiation of artificially acquired active immunity
c. Boosting of naturally acquired active immunity
d. Initiation of naturally acquired active immunity
ANS: A
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a. steroids. b. acetaminophen. c. codeine. d. morphine.
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a. Question the order for sirolimus. b. Request an order for a serum glucose lev-el. c. Request an order for a macrolide antibiot-ic. d. Suggest changing the cyclosporine to ta-crolimus.
The theory that proposes that defects in ribonucleic acid (RNA) protein production cause a progressive decline in the function of all cells is the __________ theory
Fill in the blank with correct word.
A patient's visit to the health care clinic reveals a blood pressure of 130/82. The patient's blood pressure has been 138/88 at each of the last three clinic visits. How does the nurse evaluate this information?
1. The patient's blood pressure meets the criteria for stage 1 hypertension. 2. The patient should be educated on lifestyle modifications to reduce the risk of developing stage 1 hypertension. 3. The patient's risk of developing hypertension is no higher than anyone else's. 4. The patient has stage 2 hypertension and requires medication.