A patient is taking an anthelmintic that is absorbed systemically. What adverse effect should the nurse inform the patient might be experienced?
A) Abdominal discomfort
B) Diarrhea
C) Loss of hair
D) Pain
C
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Anthelmintics that are absorbed systemically could cause headache, dizziness, fever, shaking, chills, malaise, pruritus, and loss of hair. Mebendazole and pyrantel are anthelmintics that are not generally absorbed systemically and may cause abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and pain.
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