The nurse is providing patient education to a parent whose child has been prescribed liquid pyrantel (Pin-Rid) for hookworms. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates under-standing of the administration of this drug?
a. "I will warm the medication before administration."
b. "I will mix the medicine in 8 ounces of juice."
c. "I will give two doses of the medication the first day."
d. "I will have my child drink the entire dose of the liquid at one time."
D
The parent should make sure the child drinks the entire dose of pyrantel at one time to facilitate absorption and movement through the bowel to eradicate the worms.
The medication need not be warmed.
The pyrantel should not be mixed with juice, because the child is less likely to drink it.
Giving the child a double dose on the first day is incorrect; nothing indicates that this medication requires a loading dose.
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