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karateprodigy

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Parents bring their child to the clinic because they suspect the child has pinworms. What education is most important for the nurse to provide to the parents?
 
  a. One dose of mebendazole (Vermox) will eradicate the infestation.
  b. The infestation is not easily spread.
  c. Everyone in the family should be treated.
  d. The treatment should be limited to symptomatic infestations.

Question 2

A patient admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia asks the nurse, Why am I receiving codeine? I don't have any pain. The nurse's response is based on knowledge that codeine also has what effect?
 
  a. Immunostimulant
  b. Antitussive
  c. Antiinfective
  d. Immunosuppressant


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HandsomeMarc

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Everyone in the family should be treated, because pinworms are easily spread.
To treat pinworms, an initial dose of mebendazole 100 mg is given, and the dose is repeated in 2 weeks.
The infestation is easily spread.
The treatment is not limited to symptomatic infestations.

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karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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