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jwb375

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A nature photographer will be embarking on a trip to sub-Saharan Africa and is beginning a protocol for malaria prophylaxis involving 500 mg of chloroquine phosphate (Aralen).
 
  What instruction should the nurse include in this patient's health education? A) Make sure you take your pill on the same day each week.
  B) It's not unusual to develop a rash on your trunk and arms, but this isn't cause for concern.
  C) You'll need to plan ahead so that you take your chloroquine on an empty stomach.
  D) We'll need to provide you with enough syringes and teach you how to inject the drug.

Question 2

A patient is administered a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor in combination with a non-nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor. What is the expected outcome when administering these medications together?
 
  A) They provide increased compliance.
  B) They decrease the length of illness.
  C) They have synergistic antiviral effects.
  D) They decrease all opportunistic infections.



stillxalice

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Answer to Question 1

A
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For malaria prophylaxis, chloroquine is taken weekly. It is administered orally and may be taken with food. A rash is not expected and would necessitate further follow-up.

Answer to Question 2

C



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