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asd123

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A patient asks the nurse why she needs a booster of tetanus toxoid after she cut her finger, since she already had a shot when she was a child. What should the nurse explain the booster produces?
 
  a. Active immunity
  b. Natural immunity
  c. Protective antibodies
  d. Passive immunity

Question 2

Salicylic acid is used in the treatment of which of the following conditions of the foot?
 
  a. Ingrown toenails
  b. Hammer toe
  c. Bunions
  d. Calluses



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Some diseases require periodic booster injections of vaccine to keep the antibody level high enough to protect the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Salicylic acid is used in the treatment of calluses and corns.





 

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