Question 56 (part 2) · LEK · Helminthiases

The following drugs are used in the treatment of ascariasis:

1) metronidazole, 750-1500 mg / day, in 3 doses for 5-10 days.
2) thymidazole, in children over 12 years of age and adults 2 g once.
3) pyrantel, at a single dose of 10 mg / kg bw.
4) mebendazole, 100 mg, twice daily for 3 days.
5) albendazole 400 mg once.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 2,3,4.
  3. C. 3,4,5.
  4. D. 1,3,5.
  5. E. 2,5.
Hint

Separate true anthelmintics from nitroimidazoles, which act on protozoa and anaerobes.

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