The patient’s stool sample is positive for Entamoeba histolytica. The nurse plans education about which class of medication for this patient?

Antiprotozoal. E histolytica is a protozoan parasite that is treated with antiprotozoal medications. Antibacterial medications are for bacterial infections such as Staphylococcus aureus. Antifungal medications treat candidemia and other fungal infections. Anthelmintic medications are used to treat intestinal worms.

The patient’s stool sample is positive for Entamoeba histol...

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Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Difficulty: 1

Topics: Gastrointestinal Medication and Blood Products Communication & Documentation Elimination Infection Nursing Interventions Patient Education

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