The school nurse is preparing a teaching pamphlet in response to requests from parents regarding an outbreak of pinworms at the local preschool. Which information about the most commonly prescribed medication, mebendazole, should be included?

Insert the medication as a rectal suppository.

A second dose of medication should be given in two weeks.

It is safe for children of all ages to take this medication.

Only children with perianal itching should take the medication.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Mebendazole is usually administered orally, not as a rectal suppository.

B. A second dose of mebendazole is commonly recommended in two weeks to ensure complete eradication of pinworms.

C. Mebendazole is generally safe for children but should be used according to age-specific dosing guidelines. It is not safe for all ages without consideration of the child's age.

D. Mebendazole should be given to all individuals in the household who have been exposed, not just those with symptoms.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Kussmaul respirations are deep, labored breathing patterns that help blow off excess carbon dioxide to compensate for metabolic acidosis, which is common in DKA.

B. Diaphoresis is not directly related to the respiratory pattern seen in DKA.

C. Hyperosmolar diuresis explains dehydration but not the respiratory compensation.

D. Erratic electrical impulses are not related to the respiratory pattern of Kussmaul respirations.

A. Obtain serum creatinine levels daily. B. Monitor daily sodium intake. C. Ensure client takes a diuretic every morning. D. Measure ankle circumference.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Obtaining serum creatinine levels is important but not an immediate intervention.

B. Monitoring sodium intake is essential but not the first step in acute management.

C. Administering a diuretic can help manage the fluid retention and reduce blood pressure, addressing the immediate concern of fluid overload.

D. Measuring ankle circumference is part of monitoring fluid status but does not address the immediate need to reduce fluid overload.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

The school nurse is preparing a teaching pamphlet in response to requests from parents regarding an outbreak of pinworms at the local preschool. Which information about the most commonly prescribed medication, mebendazole, should be included?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A client is being treated for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). On examination, the client has a weight gain of 4.4 lbs (2 kg) in 24 hours and an elevated blood pressure. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

An older client with Type 2 diabetes reports experiencing leg pain when walking short distances, and that the pain is relieved by rest. Which client behavior indicates an understanding of healthcare teaching to promote more effective arterial circulation?

Patient Data Exhibits Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who had an above the knee amputation (AKA) and their spouse. The client expresses fear about going home and requests to stay in the hospital one more day. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

In caring for a client who is receiving linezolid IV for nosocomial pneumonia, which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

While the nurse is admitting a client with partial thickness burns to the upper extremities, chest, and abdomen, the client experiences difficulty swallowing. The client is drooling and anxious. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

While preparing a client's routine 0800 medications, the nurse opens the medication packaging and discards in the trash prior to scanning the barcode label. Which action should the nurse implement?