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A patient in his 40s is considering immunotherapy as a treatment for his longstanding allergic rhinitis, a problem which is taking an increasing toll on his quality of life.
 
  The nurse at the allergy clinic should ensure that the patient knows that allergy control by this method usually requires treatment for how long?
  A) Six to eight months
  B) One year to 18 months
  C) Two to three years
  D) Three to five years

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer an IV fat emulsion simultaneously with parenteral nutrition (PN). What approach to the administration of a fat emulsion is appropriate?
 
  A) IV fat emulsions may be infused simultaneously with PN through a Y-connector close to the infusion site and should not be filtered.
  B) The nurse should prepare for placement of another IV line, as IV fat emulsions may not be infused simultaneously through the line used for PN.
  C) IV fat emulsions may be infused simultaneously with PN through a Y-connector close to the infusion site after running the emulsion through a filter.
  D) The IV fat emulsions can be piggy-backed into any existing IV solution that is infusing.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



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