A child is diagnosed with pinworms. Which anthelmintic drug will the provider order for this child?
a. Bithionol (Bitin)
b. Diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan)
c. Mebendazole (Vermox)
d. Praziquantel (Biltricide)
ANS: C
Mebendazole is used to treat pinworms. The other drugs treat other types of parasites.
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