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future617RT

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When providing a client with active immunization, the nurse will need to administer an:
 
  a. antigen. c. interferon.
  b. antibody. d. immunosuppressant.

Question 2

Lysozymes are enzymes that:
 
  a. strengthen the bacterial cell wall.
  b. have antiviral action within the cell.
  c. attack the cell walls of bacteria.
  d. promote glucose utilization by the human cell.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: An antigen must be administered to provide active immunity.
B Incorrect: The body develops antibodies to the antigen administered.
C Incorrect: This agent usually is used in the treatment of cancer.
D Incorrect: This is used to prevent rejection in the client with a transplant or in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Lysozymes have the opposite action.
B Incorrect: Lysozymes have antibacterial action.
C Correct: This is the action of lysozymes.
D Incorrect: This is the action of insulin.



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future617RT

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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