Anthelmintic agents Flashcards
Describe helminths
Most common that infect humans:
Flatworms
Roundworms
Pinworms – most freq in U.S, children
Some (trichinosis) can invade tissue including cardiac muscle and brain
Proper diagnosis involves stool for O+P
What is mebendazole (Vermox)?
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What are indications of mebendazole (Vermox)?
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Treatment of diseases caused by pinworms, roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms
What are adverse affects of mebendazole (Vermox)?
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GI distress – usually mild
Malaise, fever, chills
Transient abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever.
What are contras/ cautions with mebendazole (Vermox)?
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Not in pregnancy (use contraception if on drug)
What should you teach patient on helminths
Hand washing after toilet
Laundering of clothing
Disinfection of bathrooms]
Proper hygiene and sanitation processes are an important part of preventing the spread of helminths; this includes good hand hygiene and proper preparation and storage of food.
describe pinworms
Remain in intestine
Manifestation:Perianal itching; occasionally, vaginal itching
describe whipworms
Attach to wall of colon
Manifestation :Bloody diarrhea (with large numbers of worms)
Describe Ascaris
Burrow into the intestine; enter the blood and infect lungs
Manifestation:Cough, fever, pulmonary infiltrates; abdominal distention and pain
Describe threadworms
Burrow into the intestine; can enter the lungs, liver, and other tissue
Manifestation:Pneumonia, liver abscess
Describe hook worms
Attach to the wall of the intestine
Manifestation: anemia,fatigue,malabsorbtion
Describe cestodes:
Live in the intestine, ingesting nutrients from the host
Manifestation: Weight loss, abdominal distention
