Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition - Immunologic Agents Related

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A nurse is teaching a client about the use of immune globulin. Which of the following would the nurse include? Select all that apply.

  • A. Globulins are proteins present in blood serum or plasma that contain antibodies.
  • B. Globulins are given to provide active immunity against disease.
  • C. Immune globulin can be obtained from human and animal blood.
  • D. Clients receiving immune globulins receive antibodies only to the diseases to which donor blood is immune.
  • E. The onset of protection is rapid but the duration of action is long (6 to 12 months).
Correct Answer: A,C,D

Rationale: Globulins are proteins containing antibodies, can be obtained from human or animal blood, and provide passive immunity with rapid onset but short duration (1 to 3 months).