Protozoan

Question 1

What is the treatment for Entamoeba histolytica?

Answer 1

Metronidazole or Tinidazole + Luminal agent

Question 2

A needle aspiration of a large hepatic abscess caused by Entamoeba histolytica is required when the abscess reaches what size?

Answer 2

Over 5 - 10cm

Question 3

What is the drug of choice for Giardia Lamblia?

Answer 3

Metronidazole or Tinidazole
Paramomycin (pregnancy)

Question 4

How is Malaria caused by P. malariae treated?

Answer 4

Chloroquine

Question 5

How is Malaria caused by P. vivax or P. ovale treated?

Answer 5

Chloroquine + Primaquine
(check for G6PD deficiency first)

Question 6

How is uncomplicated Malaria by caused P. falciparum treated?

Answer 6

Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs)

Question 7

How is severe Malaria treated?

Answer 7

Artesunate (IV or IM)

Question 8

How many vaccines are available for the prevention of Malaria that are approved by the World Health Organization (WHO)

Answer 8

2

Question 9

What drugs are used to treat Toxoplasmosis?

Answer 9

Pyrimethamine + Sulfadiazine and Folinic Acid

Question 10

What drug is used to treat Toxoplasmosis in a pregnant patient during the first trimester?

Answer 10

Spiramycin

Question 11

What are the treatments for Trichomonas

Answer 11

Metronidazole
Tinidazole