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crazycityslicker

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is giving injections at an immunization clinic. A patient asks why immunizations are necessary. The nurse informs the patient that after getting an immunization, resistance to an infectious disease is:
 
  A. produced.
  B. decreased.
  C. weakened.
  D. eliminated.

Question 2

Which of the following patients is most at risk for theophylline toxicity?
 
  A. 45-year-old man with diabetes and asthma
  B. 59-year-old man with chronic obstructive airway disease
  C. 53-year-old woman who smokes and has asthma
  D. 49-year-old woman with chronic obstructive airway disease and hepatitis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Immunizations often reduce or prevent the transmission of disease from person to person. Immunization is the process by which resistance to an infectious disease is produced or increased. The body acquires active immunity by injection of a small amount of weakened or dead organisms and modified toxins from the organism (toxoids) into the body.

Answer to Question 2

D
The liver degrades many harmful chemicals before they are distributed to the tissues. If a decrease in liver function occurs, such as with aging or liver disease, the body slowly eliminates a medication, resulting in a buildup of the medication. When organs that metabolize medications do not function correctly, patients are at risk for medication toxicity.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
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