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What is the recommended timing for starting prophylaxis with chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine before traveling to malaria-endemic areas?
What is the recommended timing for starting prophylaxis with chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine before traveling to malaria-endemic areas?
- 3-4 weeks before travel
- 1-2 days before travel
- 1-2 weeks before travel (correct)
- 5-6 weeks before travel
How often should travelers take chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine during travel in malaria-endemic areas?
How often should travelers take chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine during travel in malaria-endemic areas?
- Twice a day
- Once every week (correct)
- Once every 2 weeks
- Once every 3 weeks
What is a reported side effect of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine?
What is a reported side effect of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine?
- Blurred vision (correct)
- Muscle spasms
- Joint pain
- Nausea
What have high doses of chloroquine been associated with?
What have high doses of chloroquine been associated with?
Which serious side effect is considered extremely unlikely when using chloroquine for weekly malaria prophylaxis?
Which serious side effect is considered extremely unlikely when using chloroquine for weekly malaria prophylaxis?
In what situation might people better tolerate taking chloroquine?
In what situation might people better tolerate taking chloroquine?
What condition can chloroquine and related compounds reportedly exacerbate?
What condition can chloroquine and related compounds reportedly exacerbate?
What is the alternative compound that a traveler experiencing side effects might better tolerate?
What is the alternative compound that a traveler experiencing side effects might better tolerate?
What are the reported side effects of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine?
What are the reported side effects of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine?
What is the recommended timing for starting doxycycline prophylaxis before travel to malaria-endemic areas?
What is the recommended timing for starting doxycycline prophylaxis before travel to malaria-endemic areas?
How often should doxycycline be taken during travel in malaria-endemic areas?
How often should doxycycline be taken during travel in malaria-endemic areas?
What gastrointestinal side effects are associated with doxycycline use?
What gastrointestinal side effects are associated with doxycycline use?
How can the risk of photosensitivity caused by doxycycline be minimized?
How can the risk of photosensitivity caused by doxycycline be minimized?
Who should not take doxycycline for malaria prophylaxis?
Who should not take doxycycline for malaria prophylaxis?
What should people on a long-term regimen of minocycline do if they need malaria prophylaxis?
What should people on a long-term regimen of minocycline do if they need malaria prophylaxis?
What is the association between doxycycline use and vaginal yeast infections?
What is the association between doxycycline use and vaginal yeast infections?
How can the risk for esophagitis caused by doxycycline be reduced?
How can the risk for esophagitis caused by doxycycline be reduced?
What is the recommended action for travelers who are on a long-term regimen of minocycline and need malaria prophylaxis after completing the full course of doxycycline?
What is the recommended action for travelers who are on a long-term regimen of minocycline and need malaria prophylaxis after completing the full course of doxycycline?
