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chads108

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient asks a nurse about who is eligible to receive anthrax vaccine (BioThrax). The nurse will respond by saying that which groups of people would be candidates for this vaccine? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Hospital personnel
  b. Laboratory workers
  c. Military personnel
  d. Nursing home residents
  e. Veterinarians

Question 2

A nurse is attending a conference about terrorism and emergency response. During a discussion of radiation emergencies, the use of potassium iodide is reviewed.
 
  When should potassium iodide be administered to be most effective after exposure to radiation?
  a. Immediately after exposure
  b. Within 48 hours after exposure
  c. Within 72 hours after exposure
  d. The time frame is not important


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milbourne11

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

ANS: B, C, E
Immunization for anthrax currently is limited to people considered at risk. BioThrax is approved for people at high risk of exposure to anthrax spores, such as veterinarians and laboratory workers. Also, military personnel are approved to receive this vaccine. Hospital personnel and nursing home residents are not groups at risk of contact with anthrax spores.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
To be the most effective, potassium iodide must be taken immediately after exposure. If taken 48 hours after exposure, the drug is useless.


chads108

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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