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An older patient asks the purpose of receiving an annual flu vaccination if the pneumonia vaccination was received just a few years ago. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
 
  1. That is an error and it is not necessary.
  2. Everyone needs a flu vaccination regardless of age.
  3. Pneumonia can develop as a complication from the flu.
  4. The incidence of flu is higher in older people than younger people.

Question 2

Cholinesterase inhibitor medications, such as donepezel (Aricept) and galantamine (Reminyl)
 
  A) have positive effects in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease.
  B) eradicate some of the symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease.
  C) should be taken on an empty stomach.
  D) shorten the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Rationale: More than 90 of the deaths during previous U.S. influenza epidemics were attributed to pneumonia as a complication of influenza. The vaccine reduces influenza-related morbidity and mortality by 70 to 90 among vaccinated individuals. The need to get a flu vaccination is not in error.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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