A patient with strongyloidiasis is being treated with ivermectin ...

[joe]

A patient with strongyloidiasis is being treated with ivermectin Stromectol. What will the nurse expect to teach this patient?
 
  a. A Mazotti-type reaction is likely.
  b. Hypotension is a common side effect of the drug.
  c. The drug should be taken every 6 to 12 months until symptoms have cleared.
  d. The drug should be taken with water for 1 to 2 days.

Question 2

A patient who takes imipramine has a moderate infection with P. vivax that is chloroquine resistant. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order?
 
  a. Artemether/lumefantrine Coartem
  b. Atovaquone/proguanil Malarone
  c. Artesunate
  d. Quinine

Question 3

A patient is taking diethylcarbamazine Hetrazan to treat a filarial infestation. The patient reports intense itching and a rash after several days of therapy. What will the nurse tell this patient?
 
  a. These symptoms are caused by death of the parasite.
  b. This is a minor, direct adverse effect of the drug.
  c. This is a sign the infestation is worsening.
  d. This warrants discontinuation of the drug.

[dpost18]

Answer to Question 1

OMG..This is soo helpful. Thank you.

Answer to Question 2

Please could you help me with another one. Thank you

Answer to Question 3

A
Indirect effects of therapy with diethylcarbamazine, such as itching and a rash, are the result of death of the parasite. These effects are transient. They are not direct effects of the drug. They do not indicate worsening of the infestation. They do not warrant discontinuation of the drug.

[joe]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[patma1981]

Gracias!