A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Ringworm and the Parent

question 18

Multiple Choice

A child has been diagnosed with ringworm and the parent asks how to get rid of this parasite. What response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?

• A)"We have several antibiotics that can be used."
• B)"Ringworm is actually a fungal infection of the skin."
• C)"Actually, ringworm is an old name for pemphigus."
• D)"Inexpensive topical antifungals often work well."

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Definitions:

Tegmentum

A region located in the midbrain responsible for regulating movement and arousal, and involved in various other neural processes.

Tectum

A region in the midbrain that plays a role in auditory and visual reflexes.

Substantia Nigra

A brain structure located in the midbrain involved in movement control, recognized for its dark pigmented neurons that produce dopamine.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.