A Patient Is Being Evaluated for a Possible Helminthic Infection

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is being evaluated for a possible helminthic infection. The nurse knows that which statement about anthelmintic therapy is true?

• A) The drugs may cause severe drowsiness.
• B) Anthelmintics are very specific in their actions.
• C) Anthelmintics are effective against broad classes of infestations.
• D) The drugs are used to treat protozoal infections such as intestinal amebiasis.

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