Some clients being chronically treated with which of the ...

[ashley]

Some clients being chronically treated with which of the following drugs may develop hemolytic reactions?
 
  a. mefloquine HCl (Lariam) c. primaquine
  b. chloroquine (Aralen) d. quinine

Question 2

When caring for clients with amebiasis, the nurse understands that amebiasis most commonly:
 
  a. results from ingesting contaminated food and water.
  b. results from living in unsanitary conditions.
  c. is associated with severe nausea and vomiting.
  d. is associated with trypanosome parasites.

[medine]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This agent is unlikely to cause hemolytic reactions.
B Incorrect: This agent is unlikely to cause hemolytic reactions.
C Correct: Hemolytic reactions are associated with the use of primaquine.
D Incorrect: This agent is unlikely to cause hemolytic reactions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Ingesting contaminated food and water is the primary mode of transmission for amebiasis.
B Incorrect: Although this can contribute to the presence of contaminated food and water, this is not necessarily associated with amebiasis.
C Incorrect: The manifestations of amebiasis are intestinal--diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
D Incorrect: Amebiasis is associated with the protozoa Entamoeba histolytica.

[ashley]

Gracias!

[upturnedfurball]

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