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AEWBW

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The public health nurse is teaching a class on helminthiasis to a community in a rural area. The nurse asks, What is the most likely infestation site in helminthiasis?
 
  The answer that best demonstrates understanding is which of the following?
  a. Intestine
  b. Joints
  c. Feet
  d. Lungs

Question 2

The prescriber has ordered thiabendazole (Mintezol) to be administered to a family, which includes parents and children of various ages. Thiabendazole would be contraindicated for which of these family members?
 
  a. A 32-year-old woman with psoriasis
  b. A 17-year-old male with a femoral fracture
  c. A child under the age of 12 years
  d. A 35-year-old woman with cirrhosis


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jessofishing

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The intestine is the most likely infestation site for helminthiasis.
The joints, feet, and lungs are not the most likely infestation sites.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Thiabendazole would be contraindicated in a patient with liver disease, because the medication can lead to hepatotoxicity.
Thiabendazole is not contraindicated in patients with psoriasis or in adolescents or children.


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