Author Question: A patient is prescribed mefloquine (Lariam) for malaria prophylaxis. When should the nurse instruct ... (Read 322 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is prescribed mefloquine (Lariam) for malaria prophylaxis. When should the nurse instruct mefloquine be started?

A) 1 week prior to entering an endemic area
B) 1 to 2 days prior to entering an endemic area
C) On arrival to an endemic area
D) When mosquitoes are present

Question 2

The home care nurse is caring for a patient newly prescribed a nonselective beta-blocking agent. What would the nurse include in the teaching plan related to this drug? (Select all that apply.)

A) Take with meals.
B) Change position slowly.
C) Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery.
D) Warn of possible increase in libido.
E) Increase activity levels as much as possible.

carojassy25 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Lariam should be taken 1 week prior to entering a malarial area. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Feedback:
Patients should be taught to change position slowly, avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery, and to pace activities as a result of potential dizziness from orthostatic hypotension in order to avoid injury. Patients should take medicine with meals when possible. Drug is more likely to decrease libido than increase it. Activity levels should be paced and care should be taken not to overdo.