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What is the primary purpose of immunobiologic substances?

To treat existing infections

To monitor disease outbreaks

To provide active or passive immunization or therapy (correct)

To diagnose diseases

What type of immunobiologic is obtained from human or animal donors?

Antigenic substances

Monoclonal antibodies

Antitoxin

Immune globulin (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a type of immunobiologic?

Hyperimmune globulin

Toxoids

Antibiotics (correct)

Vaccines

What is the purpose of convalescent plasma?

To treat existing infections Signup and view all the answers

What organization provides guidelines for immunization practices?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between active and passive immunization?

Duration of immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a vaccine?

To induce immunity and prevent infectious disease or its sequelae Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of toxoids?

They are active immunization agents that stimulate antibody formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering vaccines properly?

To ensure vaccine safety and efficacy at all times Signup and view all the answers

What are PAbs?

Mixtures of antibodies that react against a specific antigen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site of injection for subcutaneous vaccine administration in infants younger than 12 months of age?

Anterolateral thigh muscle Signup and view all the answers

What type of immunization do toxoids and vaccines represent?

Active immunization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vaccines can be administered via either the intramuscular or subcutaneous route?

Inactivated polio Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of PAbs and vaccines?

Prevention of infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended gauge of the needle for subcutaneous vaccine administration?

23 to 25 Signup and view all the answers

Which route of vaccine administration involves injecting the vaccine into the fatty tissue (subcutaneous layer), below the dermis and above the muscle?

Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended needle length for subcutaneous vaccine administration?

5/8 of an inch Signup and view all the answers

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