43. Anthelmintic drugs

Question 1

Anthelmintic drug effective against cestodes, nematodes, and trematodes

Answer 1

albendazole

Question 2

Anthelmintic drug effective against nematodes

Answer 2

ivermectin

Question 3

Anthelmintic drug effective against cestodes and trematodes; contraindicated in pts w ocular cysticercosis (tapeworm infection of the eye)

Answer 3

praziquantel

Question 4

Anthelmintic drug indicated for intestinal roundworm infection; contraindicated in pts w liver disease; only anthelmintic available w out a prescription

Answer 4

pyrantel (contraindicated in pts w liver disease)

Question 5

Anthelmintic drugs are only available as __ preparations

Answer 5

oral

Question 6

With anthelmintic drugs, obtain a thorough history of __

Answer 6

foods eaten, especially meat and fish, and their means of preparation

Question 7

Obtaining __ specimens is usually indicated

Answer 7

stool

Question 8

Anthelmintic drug interactions to assess for include __

Answer 8

theophylline, antiepileptic drugs, and H2 (histamine receptor) antagonists