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nautica902

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The nurse explains that when the patient received tetanus antitoxin with the antibodies in it, the patient received a ___________ type of immunity.
 
  a. Active natural
  b. Passive natural
  c. Active artificial
  d. Passive artificial

Question 2

What is the purpose of plasmapheresis in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
 
  a. To add corticosteroids to relieve pain
  b. To remove pathologic substances present in the plasma
  c. To remove waste products such as urea and albumin
  d. To add antinuclear antibodies


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

ANS: D
When a person receives an inoculation of antibodies from another source, as with tetanus antitoxin, it is considered a passive artificial immunity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Plasmapheresis is the removal of plasma-containing components causing or thought to cause disease.


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Excellent

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