Which of the following is a live attenuated vaccine?
A) pertussis
B) pneumococcal conjugate
C) hepatitis B
D) BCG
D) BCG
D) The Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine. It is administered intradermally. However, it is not generally recommended for use in the United States because of a low risk of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and other reasons. It should only be considered for people who meet specific criteria determined by a tuberculosis expert.
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What kind of drugs pass readily into cell membranes composed mostly of fatty substances, such as the brain?
A) Water-soluble B) Lipid-soluble C) Bioavailable D) Pediatric
An Advance Beneficiary Notice is:
a. a specific form required by Medicare. b. a letter from the medical provider. c. a letter from the beneficiary. d. a template created by the medical provider.