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Ebrown

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Malaria is an example of a disorder caused by:
 
  a. a protozoa. c. a virus.
  b. a bacteria. d. a fungus.

Question 2

In addition to its use as an antimalarial compound, chloroquine (Aralen) also is employed in the treatment of:
 
  a. pseudomembranous enterocolitis. c. herpes simplex encephalitis.
  b. edema. d. rheumatoid arthritis.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: Malaria is caused by a parasitic protozoal organism of the genus Plasmodium.
B Incorrect: Malaria is not caused by a bacteria.
C Incorrect: Malaria is not caused by a virus.
D Incorrect: Malaria is not caused by a fungus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Chloroquine is not used to treat this disorder.
B Incorrect: Chloroquine is not used to treat edema.
C Incorrect: Chloroquine is not an antiviral agent.
D Correct: Chloroquine has anti-inflammatory qualities and is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and discoid lupus erythematosus.


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