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tichca

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A 25-year-old patient believed that he still had immunity to childhood illnesses until he developed chickenpox. What is the best explanation of this situation made by the nurse to the patient?
 
  a. He never had an injection for immunity.
  b. Artificially acquired active immunity doesn't always confer lifelong immunity.
  c. He never got a booster as a child.
  d. There was no immunity injection for this disease.

Question 2

The nurse would expect the health care provider to order which medication for relief of dry mouth?
 
  a. Salivart
  b. Cepacol
  c. Orajel
  d. Proxigel


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ong527

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Some early immunizations lose their ability to provide long-term immunity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Salivart is a saliva substitute used to relieve dry mouth and throat.


tichca

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

lcapri7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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