The nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic to a client. The nurse understands that the use of the antibiotic is:
a. diagnostic. c. health maintenance.
b. preventative. d. curative.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Drug usage for diagnostic purposes include TB skin test, radiopaque dye, etc.
B Incorrect: Immunizations are examples of preventative drug use.
C Incorrect: Insulin is an example of a health maintenance agent.
D Correct: Antibiotics are given to cure an infection.
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