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A patient in the intensive care unit has a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and has been treated with an infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). The therapeutic effects of IVIG are an example of:
 
  A) Passive acquired immunity
  B) Active acquired immunity
  C) Innate immunity
  D) Inflammation

Question 2

A nurse has been administering seasonal influenza vaccinations to the residents of a long-term care facility.
 
  One resident has refused the vaccinations, stating that he believes the vaccination to be a cause of influenza infection rather than a protection against it. The nurse's response to this resident should encompass which of the following facts about vaccination?
  A) Vaccination confers life-long immunity against influenza.
  B) A vaccine is directly cytotoxic to the influenza virus.
  C) Vaccination against influenza means that future exposure does not require an immune response.
  D) Vaccination prompts the body to produce antibodies against influenza.


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LVPMS

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D


cabate

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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