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lbcchick

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An 8-year-old asks the nurse how she got the antibodies that kept her from getting whooping cough. What is the nurse's best explanation?
 
  a. You received borrowed antibodies from another person who had whooping cough.
  b. You were given a tiny case of whooping cough and then you made your own antibodies.
  c. An immunization strengthened antibodies you were born with.
  d. You received only temporary borrowed antibodies and you need to have another shot every 5 years.

Question 2

Which classification of medication would make a child most susceptible to an opportunistic infection?
 
  a. Anticonvulsant
  b. Beta-adrenergic agent
  c. Antibiotic
  d. Corticosteroid


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Jody Vaughn

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Vaccines contain live weakened or dead organisms not strong enough to cause disease but they stimulate the body to develop an immune reaction and antibodies. This is active acquired immunity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Steroids are immunosuppressive drugs that make the child very susceptible to opportunistic infections.


lbcchick

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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