Chapter 13: Anthelmintic Agents

Question 1

To ensure effective treatment of pinworm infections, which instruction would be most important to emphasize to the patient and family?

Answer 1

Laundering undergarments, bed linens, and pajamas everyday.

Question 2

Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a patient who is suspected of having Ascaris infection?

Answer 2

Cough and signs of pulmonary infestation.

Question 3

The nurse describes schistosomiasis to a group of students as an infection caused by

Answer 3

A fluke carried by a snail

Question 4

A patient has traveled to Egypt and come home with schistosomiasis. The family is very concerned about spreading the disease. What would be the most helpful in teaching the family?

Answer 4

The snail needed for the life cycle of this worm does not live in this climate.

Question 5

A patient is prescribed mebendazole. The nurse knows that this is the most commonly used anthelmintic, being the drug of choice for treating.

Answer 5

Pinworms, roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms.

Question 6

Patient teaching regarding the use of anthelmintics should include consoling about

Answer 6

Maintenance of nutrition during therapy

Question 7

Patients may experience anxiety about the diagnosis and treatment of helminthic infections. Teaching may help to alleviate this anxiety and should include

Answer 7

What they may experience if the worms are passed from the body.