A Child Is Diagnosed with Pinworms

question 10

Multiple Choice

A child is diagnosed with pinworms.Which anthelmintic drug will the provider order for this child?

• A) Bithionol (Bitin)
• B) Diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan)
• C) Pyrantel pamoate (Pin Rid)
• D) Praziquantel (Biltricide)

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Definitions:

Power Stroke

The phase in the cycle of a motor protein, such as myosin in muscle contraction, where force is generated and movement occurs.

Myosin Head

The part of the myosin protein that binds to actin filaments, enabling muscle contraction.

Actin Filament

Thin myofilament within the sarcomere; composed of two F actin molecules, tropomyosin, and troponin molecules.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs in the presynaptic terminal of neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft during neurotransmission.