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The nurse is teaching a parent about pyrvinium (Povan). What would be included in regard to potential side effects?
 
  a. Diarrhea
  b. Skin rash
  c. Red stool
  d. Metallic taste

Question 2

A mother reports that her child has been scratching the anal area and complaining of itching. What does the nurse suspect based on this information?
 
  a. Pinworms
  b. Giardiasis
  c. Ringworm
  d. Roundworm



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The nurse should advise parents that pyrvinium stains clothing and turns stools red.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
With pinworms, the nurse or parent may notice that the child scratches the anal area and complains of itchiness. The other choices do not cause this reaction.



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