Following Several Days of Nausea and Fatigue, Jackie Has Become

question 84

Multiple Choice

Following several days of nausea and fatigue, Jackie has become jaundiced and her urine is very dark-colored.Tests ordered by her physician have confirmed that she has Hepatitis
A.Which of the following is most likely to shorten the duration and lessen the severity of her symptoms?

• A)treatment with acyclovir
• B)administration of the HAVRIX vaccine
• C)administration of pooled human immune serum globulin
• D)interferon therapy

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Definitions:

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition that affects males, characterized by an extra X chromosome, leading to symptoms such as reduced fertility and physical developments typical of both sexes.

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Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.

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