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NCLEX-RN

Category - Health Promotion

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Which of the following strategies is NOT effective for prevention of Lyme disease?
  1. Insect repellant on the skin and clothes when in a Lyme-endemic area.
  2. Long sleeved shirts and long pants.
  3. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy prior to anticipated exposure to ticks.
  4. Careful examination of skin and hair for ticks following potential exposure.
Explanation
Answer: C Prophylactic use of antibiotics is not indicated to prevent Lyme disease. Antibiotics are used only when symptoms develop following a tick bite.
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