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renzo156

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Acyclovir ointment is prescribed for the treatment of which condition?
 
  a. Chickenpox
  b. Eczema
  c. Psoriasis
  d. Herpes simplex

Question 2

A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of a cold. He is also there for a flu shot. Which represents the reason a flu shot is not recommended in this case?
 
  a. Active infection is present.
  b. WBCs are too low.
  c. CBCs are high.
  d. Susceptibility is down.


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SeanoH09

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

ANS: D
Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used for the treatment of herpes simplex.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The best policy is that immunizations should not be given to patients with active infection, severe febrile illness, or history of a serious side effect from previous vaccinations.


renzo156

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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