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lilldybug07

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Before the administration of amantadine to treat influenza in a patient, the nurse should ensure that the:
 
  1. symptoms have been present for over 48 hours.
  2. patient is not allergic to eggs.
  3. patient is not pregnant.
  4. patient does not have Parkinson's disease.

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An elderly patient lives alone in the community and is concerned about recent exposure to the flu. The patient requests an influenza vaccination. Which information should be given?
 
  1. Because exposure has already occurred, the injection will not reduce the risk of developing flu this season.
  2. Protection against the flu should begin in about 1 to 2 weeks after injection.
  3. Elderly persons should not receive the vaccine unless they live in a confined space.
  4. The vaccine is given only if the exposures have been verified as type A influenza.


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

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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