NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Question
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What best describes treatments for viral epidemics and viral pandemics?
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both are easily treated using a combination of vaccination and antibiotics
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epidemics are treated with vaccinations, while pandemics are treated with antibiotics
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epidemics are treated with antibiotics, while pandemics are treated with vaccinations
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neither is easily treated because viral infections are easier to prevent than they are to treat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Many viral diseases are controlled by reducing exposure to the virus by (1) eliminating nonhuman reservoirs, (2) eliminating the vector, and (3) improving sanitation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Summary. Many human illnesses are caused by infection with either bacteria or viruses. Most bacterial diseases can be treated with antibiotics, although antibiotic-resistant strains are starting to emerge. Viruses pose a challenge to the body’s immune system because they hide inside cells.
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