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azncindy619

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Which patient is most likely to be taking azathioprine (Imuran) as a single agent daily instead of combination selective immunosuppressant therapy?
 
  a. 30-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis
  b. 35-year-old experiencing an acute rejection episode after a heart transplant
  c. 50-year-old who received a donated kidney in a transplant 3 years ago
  d. 70-year-old who has colon cancer that has metastasized to the liver

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What is the most important question to ask a 68-year-old adult who requests to receive the shingles vaccination?
 
  a. Is there any possibility you might be pregnant?
  b. Did you have chickenpox as a child or an adult?
  c. Do you have either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes?
  d. Did you receive a seasonal influenza vaccination last year?


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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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