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leilurhhh

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The development of immunity to the chickenpox virus after having the disease is an example of which kind of immunity?
 
  a. Passive
  b. Artificial
  c. Natural
  d. Antigen

Question 2

Why is it important for the nurse giving a vaccine to know whether the patient has an allergy to eggs and feathers?
 
  a. Many biologic agents come from chick embryos.
  b. Viruses are found in all eggs.
  c. Chicken egg cells are close to human cells.
  d. There is clotted blood in egg cells.


rleezy04

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

ANS: C
After getting chickenpox, a child develops antibodies to the virus that travel around in the bloodstream for the rest of the person's lifetime.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Many biologic agents are prepared with animal serum or chick embryos; thus, people with known allergies may have sensitivity reactions to these preparations.


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