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Which statement regarding the treatment of tetanus is FALSE?

A. The patient is given muscle relaxants and supportive care, including being placed on a ventilator if needed.
B. TIG antibodies bind to circulating toxin molecules, neutralizing their effects and providing passive immunity.
C. The person is given tetanus vaccine that results in the production of anti-tetanospasmin antibodies.
D. An antibacterial medication such as metronidazole is given to kill any actively multiplying bacterial cells.
E. TIG neutralizes tetanospasmin that is already attached to nerve tissue, preventing damage to that nerve.



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Final answer:

Identifying the false statement regarding tetanus treatment.


Explanation:

The statement regarding the treatment of tetanus that is FALSE is:

  1. The person is given tetanus vaccine that results in the production of anti-tetanospasmin antibodies.

The correct statements are:

  1. The patient is given muscle relaxants, supportive care, and may be placed on a ventilator if needed.
  2. TIG antibodies neutralize circulating toxin molecules providing passive immunity.
  3. An antibacterial medication like metronidazole is given to kill actively multiplying bacterial cells.
  4. TIG neutralizes tetanospasmin attached to nerve tissue, preventing nerve damage.

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