• Ep 143 OER 3.16 Antimalarials - Nursing Pharmacology

  • Oct 3 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Ep 143 OER 3.16 Antimalarials - Nursing Pharmacology

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    Summary 3.16 Antimalarials

    Chapter 3.16 covers antimalarials, drugs used to prevent and treat malaria, such as chloroquine. They act by disrupting the lifecycle of the malaria parasite. Side effects may include GI upset, vision changes, and hearing loss. Monitoring is necessary, especially for renal function, and patients should take the medication with food and adhere to prescribed regimens.

    Multiple Choice Questions
    1. What is the primary use of antimalarials?
      a) Treating bacterial infections
      b) Treating malaria
      c) Treating viral infections
      d) Treating fungal infections
    2. Which side effect is associated with antimalarials?
      a) Hair growth
      b) Vision changes
      c) Increased appetite
      d) Weight gain
    3. How should antimalarials be taken to reduce GI upset?
      a) With milk
      b) With food
      c) On an empty stomach
      d) With water only
    4. Patients on antimalarials should avoid:
      a) Alcohol
      b) Exercise
      c) Dairy products
      d) Caffeine
    5. How long should patients continue taking antimalarials after leaving a malaria area?
      a) 1 week
      b) 2 weeks
      c) 4 weeks
      d) 6 weeks
    Answer Key
    1. b) Treating malaria
    2. b) Vision changes
    3. b) With food
    4. a) Alcohol
    5. c) 4 weeks
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