Author Question: The nurse is educating a group of parents regarding helminths. Which topics should the nurse include ... (Read 37 times)

tingc95 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse is educating a group of parents regarding helminths. Which topics should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Hookworms
2. Tapeworms
3. Flukes
4. Protozoans
5. Pinworms

Question 2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that travelers to malaria-infested areas receive prophylactic antimalarial drugs prior to and during their visit, and for 1 week after leaving.

The client asks the nurse which medication will be prescribed for this. What is the best reply by the nurse?

1. Albendazole (Albenza).
2. Mebendazole (Vermox).
3. Chloroquine (Aralen).
4. Praziquantel (Biltricide).

rachel · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

Rationale 1: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.
Rationale 2: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.
Rationale 3: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.
Rationale 4: Protozoans are not parasitic worms.
Rationale 5: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes.

Global Rationale: Helminths consist of various species of parasitic worms, including hookworms, pinworms, roundworms, tapeworms, and flukes. Protozoans are not parasitic worms.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Albendazole (Albenza) is not used to treat malaria.
Rationale 2: Mebendazole (Vermox) is not used to treat malaria.
Rationale 3: Chloroquine (Aralen) is the drug of choice, unless travel is to a region known to have a high incidence of chloroquine-resistant strains.
Rationale 4: Praziquantel (Biltricide) is not used to treat malaria.

Global Rationale: Chloroquine (Aralen) is the drug of choice, unless travel is to a region known to have a high incidence of chloroquine-resistant strains. Albendazole (Albenza) is not used to treat malaria. Mebendazole (Vermox) is not used to treat malaria. Praziquantel (Biltricide) is not used to treat malaria.