A Child Is Seen in the Clinic After Complaining of Intense

question 2

Multiple Choice

A child is seen in the clinic after complaining of intense perianal itching. The provider diagnoses the child with pinworms and orders mebendazole [Vermox]. The nurse will expect to teach the child's parents to:

• A) administer the drug with a high-fat meal to improve absorption.
• B) avoid driving or other hazardous activities until the drug's effects wear off.
• C) give each family member one dose of the drug now and another dose in 2 weeks.
• D) report serious adverse effects that can occur with death of the causative parasite.