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181381 Pharmacology

A 56 year old female presented with breast carcinoma and she was prescribed herceptin (trastuzumab). Which of the following statement regarding this drug is true ?

AIt is an antibody produced entirely from mouse containing no human component
BIt is a monoclonal antibody produced by injecting her-2 antigen (Correct Answer)
CInjection of herceptin increases antibody response
DThe protein HER 2/Neu is expressed in increased amount by breast cancer cells
181385 Social & Preventive Medicine

All of the following are true about the Herd Immunity for infectious diseases except:

AIt refers to group protection beyond what is afforded by the protection of immunized individuals
BIt is likely to be more for infections that do not have a sub-clinical phase (Correct Answer)
CIt is affected by the presence and distribution of alternative animal hosts
DIn the case of tetanus it does not protect the individual