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What is the recommended dosage of Metronidazole for medical treatment of amoebiasis?
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?
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?
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?
What is the recommended dosage of Paromomycin (Humatin) for luminal amebicide treatment?
What is the recommended treatment duration for Iodoquinol (Yodoxin) in luminal amebicide treatment?
What is the recommended treatment duration for Iodoquinol (Yodoxin) in luminal amebicide treatment?
What is the purpose of administering a medical absorbable amebicide?
What is the purpose of administering a medical absorbable amebicide?
What is the recommended treatment for toxic megacolon?
What is the recommended treatment for toxic megacolon?
What is the recommended route of administration for Tinidazole?
What is the recommended route of administration for Tinidazole?
What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in the treatment of amoebiasis?
What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in the treatment of amoebiasis?
What is the duration of treatment with Metronidazole 750mg PO three times daily?
What is the duration of treatment with Metronidazole 750mg PO three times daily?
