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 ["B","C","D","E"]
Explanation
Vancomycin is nephrotoxic and ototoxic and any ear fullness and rising serum creatinine levels should be reported. It also has a narrow therapeutic levels of 10-20mcg/ml and levels above that should be reported. The drug should be administered over 60 mins to prevent red man syndrome
A- Being nephrotoxic, restricting fluid intake could increase risk of renal damage
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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