A client is in the urgent care center after experiencing a black widow spider bite. The nurse prepares to give which product to treat this injury?
Antivenins or antisera
Active immunizing drug
Live vaccine
Tetanus immune globulin
The Correct Answer is A
Antivenins are used to neutralize toxins from the bite
B, C – Not relevant
D- Only used when there are concerns of contamination which is not present in a spider bite
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
B. methotrexate is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor which inhibits synthesis of building block for DNA synthesis and repair
A. Filgrastim is a growth factor used to boost neutrophil production
C. Transfusion-maybe necessary in the case of severe anemia
D. Allopurinol is an anti-uricemic agent used in gout
Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]
Explanation
Warfarin reduces the activity of vitamin K to prevent excessive clot formation. Feverfew, garlic, and gingko can also reduce the activity of vitamin K or interfere with platelet function, which can make the blood thinner and harder to clot.
D. Saw Palmetto- Inhibits prostatic growth factors and is used for BPH
E. Used to promote formation of articular cartilage in osteoarthritis
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