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haleyc112

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A patient is taking chloroquine (Aralen) to treat acute malaria. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of this medication?
 
  a. I should abstain from alcohol while taking this medication.
  b. I should report urine output less than 1000 mL/day.
  c. I should report visual changes immediately.
  d. I should take this drug on an empty stomach.

Question 2

A patient will take an anthelmintic medication and asks the nurse about side effects. The nurse will tell the patient that anthelmintic drugs
 
  a. can cause hepatic toxicity.
  b. cause orthostatic hypotension.
  c. commonly have gastrointestinal (GI) side effects.
  d. have many serious adverse reactions.


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johnharpe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Patients taking chloroquine (Aralen) have a risk of visual injury related to side effects of blurred vision and should report visual changes to the provider. There is no restriction on alcohol. Patient should report urine output of less than 600 mL/day, and patients should take the drug with food.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Anthelmintic drugs have many GI side effects, including anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps. Adverse reactions do not occur frequently.


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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