A child has been diagnosed with enterobiasis, and the prescriber orders mebendazole (Vermox) to treat the infestation. When teaching this child's parents about the treatment, the nurse will include which statement?
a. "A single dose of mebendazole will eradicate the infestation."
b. "Everyone in the household should be treated with mebendazole."
c. "Serious complications of this type of infestation are common."
d. "Treatment should be limited to family members with symptoms."
ANS: B
Everyone in the family should be treated simultaneously, 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 rarely causes serious complications. Treatment is not limited to symptomatic infestations.
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