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Which of the following is the primary host and transmission vector for malaria?
Which of the following is the primary host and transmission vector for malaria?
Which type of Plasmodium causes malaria?
Which type of Plasmodium causes malaria?
What is the mechanism of action of Proguanil as an antimalarial drug?
What is the mechanism of action of Proguanil as an antimalarial drug?
Which combination is contraindicated in individuals with a history of epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, or severe hepatic impairment for malaria treatment?
Which combination is contraindicated in individuals with a history of epilepsy, psychiatric disorders, or severe hepatic impairment for malaria treatment?
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What is the chemical class of Lumefantrine as an antimalarial drug?
What is the chemical class of Lumefantrine as an antimalarial drug?
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Which antimalarial drug mechanism is to block Ca+2-dependent ATPase channels on infected cell membranes?
Which antimalarial drug mechanism is to block Ca+2-dependent ATPase channels on infected cell membranes?
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What type of activity does Quinine exhibit in the treatment of malaria?
What type of activity does Quinine exhibit in the treatment of malaria?
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What should pregnant individuals do when taking Atovaquone for malaria treatment?
What should pregnant individuals do when taking Atovaquone for malaria treatment?
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Why is Primaquine not recommended as a prophylactic regimen in individuals with renal impairment?
Why is Primaquine not recommended as a prophylactic regimen in individuals with renal impairment?
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How do individuals minimize mosquito biting to prevent malaria transmission?
How do individuals minimize mosquito biting to prevent malaria transmission?
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Which drug is the most effective in preventing transmission of malaria?
Which drug is the most effective in preventing transmission of malaria?
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Which drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hepatic impairment?
Which drug is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hepatic impairment?
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Which drug is most effective against the invasive trophozoites in amoebic dysentery?
Which drug is most effective against the invasive trophozoites in amoebic dysentery?
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Which drug is ineffective against cestodes and trematodes (flatworms)?
Which drug is ineffective against cestodes and trematodes (flatworms)?
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Which drug is not effective against blood schizonts in malaria?
Which drug is not effective against blood schizonts in malaria?
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Which drug is a potent cholinesterase inhibitor used for headlice treatment?
Which drug is a potent cholinesterase inhibitor used for headlice treatment?
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Which drug damages the amoebic DNA and leads to parasitic apoptosis?
Which drug damages the amoebic DNA and leads to parasitic apoptosis?
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Which drug prevents the polymerization of parasitic β-tubulin and inhibits microtubule-dependent pathways?
Which drug prevents the polymerization of parasitic β-tubulin and inhibits microtubule-dependent pathways?
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Which drug is a GABA agonist that causes reversible inhibition of neuromuscular transmission in parasites?
Which drug is a GABA agonist that causes reversible inhibition of neuromuscular transmission in parasites?
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Which drug is a potent broad-spectrum anthelminitic that damages the worm in the intestinal site?
Which drug is a potent broad-spectrum anthelminitic that damages the worm in the intestinal site?
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