Treatment of Amebiasis

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What is the recommended dosage of Metronidazole for medical treatment of amoebiasis?

  • 500mg PO three times daily x 10 days
  • 750mg PO three times daily x 10 days (correct)
  • 1000mg IV q 8h
  • 250mg PO twice daily x 5 days

Which of the following medications is administered for a shorter duration?

  • Tinidazole 2g PO daily (correct)
  • Metronidazole 750mg PO three times daily
  • Iodoquinol (Yodoxin) 650mg PO three times daily
  • Paromomycin (Humatin) 10mg/kg PO three times daily

What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in amoebiasis?

  • Toxic megacolon
  • Bowel perforation
  • Liver abscess
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the recommended dosage of Paromomycin (Humatin) for luminal amebicide treatment?

<p>10mg/kg PO three times daily (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment duration for Iodoquinol (Yodoxin) in luminal amebicide treatment?

<p>21 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering a medical absorbable amebicide?

<p>To eliminate the amoeba in the intestines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for toxic megacolon?

<p>Colectomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended route of administration for Tinidazole?

<p>Oral (PO) daily (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in the treatment of amoebiasis?

<p>To repair bowel perforation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of treatment with Metronidazole 750mg PO three times daily?

<p>10 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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