8.
What is the proper procedure concerning the administration of serum to a person
who reports that he is allergic to serum?
a. Skin test with 0.1 ml of the drug.
b. Apply a tourniquet and give the drug.
c.
Give one-third of the full dose.
d. Do not give any of the drug.
9.
The primary medical approach to the problem of tetanus is:
a. The administration of penicillin.
b. The administration of tetanus antitoxin.
c.
The administration of tetanus immune globulin.
d. Childhood immunization with tetanus toxoid followed by necessary boosters.
10.
Severe reactions to diphtheria toxoid are particularly common in which of the
following groups?
a. Children.
b. Adults.
c.
Females.
d. Males.
11.
By what method should live poliovirus vaccine be administered?
a. Oral.
b. Sublingual.
c.
Rectal.
d. Parenteral.
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