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A mother brings her 18-month-old son into the clinic. The child is diagnosed with pinworms. Which anthelmintic would the nurse expect to be prescribed?
 
  A) Pyrantel
  B) Mebendazole
  C) Ivermectin
  D) Praziquantel

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The nurse is providing patient education for a patient newly prescribed a hydantoin antiseizure medication. What would the nurse be sure to teach the patient regarding the dangers of abrupt withdrawal?
 
  A) Hypertensive crisis
  B) Cardiac dysrhythmias
  C) Respiratory arrest
  D) Status epilepticus



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Mebendazole is available in the form of a chewable tablet that would be preferable for a young child. Because little of the drug is absorbed systemically, it is safe for children and has few adverse effects, thus making it safer to administer to a child. Pyrantel is not approved for children younger than 2 years old. Ivermectin and praziquantel effects are systemic and would a greater number of adverse effects.

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Discontinuing hydantoins could result in status epilepticus so that drugs should be withdrawn, or added to the medication regimen, carefully to avoid danger. An abrupt withdrawal of antiseizure medications would not precipitate hypertensive crisis, dysrhythmias, or respiratory arrest.




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