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    HESI Compass exit proctored exam

    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?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: Pinworm infections can be asymptomatic, so treatment is recommended even in the absence of symptoms to prevent spread.Choice B reason: A second dose of mebendazole is often recommended two weeks after the initial dose to ensure all pinworms are eliminated, including newly hatched ones.Choice C reason: Mebendazole is not recommended for children under two years of age without medical advice.Choice D reason: Mebendazole is typically administered orally, not as a rectal suppository.

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