Antimicobial Agents

Question 1

Mebendazole (Vermox)

is for?

Answer 1

• Parasite worms common in areas with poor sanitation

- Ascariasis or roundworm, Enterobiasis or pinworm, hookworm and tapeworm

Question 2

MOA for Mebendazole (Vermox)

Answer 2

Rapidly killing & eliminating parasites

Question 3

Nursing Concerns for Mebendazole (Vermox)

Answer 3

• Important to identify causative worm
• Compliance to treatment regimen
• Check for labs: RBC & Hemoglobin

Question 4

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

is for

Answer 4

Amebiasis, giardiasis, and cryptosporidiosis caused by intestinal parasites acquired through contaminated water and food

Question 5

MOA Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Answer 5

Kills organisms by binding to DNA and RNA affecting DNA repair and RNA synthesis

Question 6

Nursing Concerns for Metronidazole (Flagyl)

Answer 6

Alert patient that drug may cause metallic taste and dark urine