1. Threadworm infestation:

A. Has been estimated as affecting 10% of children under 10 years in the UK

B. Has been estimated as affecting 40% of children under 10 years in the UK

C. Commonly affect school children due to more frequent hand to mouth contact

2. With regard to thread worm infections:

A. They usually occur from contact with ova present in food or water or on bedlinen and clothing

B. The worms develop in the large intestine

C. The worms develop in the small intestine

3. Mebendazole is considered a broad-spectrum anthelmintic

A. It can be used during pregnancy

B. Should not be prescribed for children under 2 years

C. Has many side-effects including nausea and vomiting

D. It is virtually side-effect free

4. Head lice:

A. Affects 1 in 10 primary school children

B. Affects 5 in 10 primary school children

C. Mainly occur by direct contact

D. Mainly occur by indirect contact

5. The body louse:

A. Requires dirt for survival

B. Requires a fresh supply of blood to survive

C. Lives on clothing

D.Lays its eggs on the skin

E. Lays its eggs on clothing

6. With regard to insecticides:

A. They can be used prophylactically for head lice

B. They are activated by chlorine

C. Gloves should be worn when applying

7. With regard to scabies:

A. The highest incidence is in children aged 8 to 12 years

B. The highest incidence is in children aged 4 to 8 years

C. The mite is acquired mainly by indirect contact