A sanitation worker has experienced a needle stick by a contaminated needle that was placed in a trash can. The employee health nurse expects that which drug will be used to provide passive immunity to hepatitis B infection?
Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine
Hepatitis B virus vaccine (inactivated)
Varicella Virus vaccine
Hepatitis B immunoglobulin/antibodies
The Correct Answer is D
D. Immunoglobulins offer passive immunity to bind the viral particles
A. No role against hepatitis infection
B. A form of active immunity against hepatitis B infection
C. No role against hepatitis virus

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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Corticosteroid are anti-inflammatory which reduce pain in tendonitis
B. Antidepressants are used for depression
C. Anticonvulsant are used for epilepsy
D. Local anesthesia is used during local surgical procedures or before administration of painful medications
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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