A male patient presents with a puncture wound to his heel from stepping on a nail. He informs you that he is visiting from El Salvador and has never received a tetanus vaccination. At the emergency room he is administered tetanus immune globulin, as well as a tetanus vaccination. Which of the following best describes the rationale for this treatment?
A) The tetanus immune globulin provides immediate protection, while the tetanus vaccination provides passive immunity by producing tetanus-specific antibodies.
B) The tetanus immune globulin provides passive immunity, while the tetanus vaccination provides active immunity.
C) The tetanus immune globulin provides IgE antibodies for immediate protection, while the tetanus vaccination provides natural immunity by producing tetanus-specific antibodies.
D) The tetanus immune globulin provides IgG and IgM antibodies for immediate protection, while the tetanus vaccination provides passive immunity by producing tetanus-specific antibodies.
Question 2
Which of the following groups is MOST likely to be successful in a suicide attempt?
A) Elderly men B) Middle-aged men C) Teenagers D) Young women
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