The most common drug used for the prophylaxis and treatment of acute malarial attacks is:
A) doxycycline
B) chloroquine
C) primaquine
D) quinine
B) chloroquine
B) The most common drug, of the given answer choices, used for the prophylaxis and treatment of acute malarial attacks is chloroquine. It is effective against causative agents such as P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum.
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The underlying goal of the body's cardiovascular control mechanisms is to ensure that all tissues receive which of the following?
a. Blood flow according to their mass b. Blood flow according to their size c. Equivalent amounts of blood flow d. Perfusion according to their metabolic needs
The dose of a drug is 5 mg per kg of body weight. If the female patient weights 110 lbs, which dose should be given?
250 mg 55 mg 25 mg 15 mg