Parasitic Infection

Question 1

Metronidazole (Flagyl) use

Answer 1

protozoa infections

Question 2

Metronidazole (Flagyl) side effects

Answer 2

GI S/S
Metallic taste in mouth
mild to moderate CNS symptoms
seizures, peripheral neuropathy
darkening of urine

Question 3

Metronidazole (Flagyl) interventions

Answer 3

monitor and report GI S/S
give with food or milk
advise PT of urine discoloration
monitor and report CNS S/S
stop drug if seizures

Question 4

chloroquine (Aralen) uses

Answer 4

treats Malaria

Question 5

chloroquine (Aralen) side effects

Answer 5

blurred vision, photophobia
high doses cause GI S/S
not many S/S for low doses
lemon juice can reduce effectiveness

Question 6

chloroquine (Aralen) interventions

Answer 6

give with meals
monitor for visual problems
monitor for liver disease
withhold if pt allergic