A 43-year-old man is traveling to an area where malaria is endemic. The nurse will explain which of the following regimens of chloroquine prescribed by the physician?
A) Taking the medication for a total of 2 weeks after the trip
B) Taking the medication for 2 weeks before the trip and for 4 to 6 weeks after the trip
C) Taking the medication for 2 weeks before the trip and continue for 2 months if affected by malaria
D) Taking the medication for 4 to 6 weeks before the trip and continue for 2 weeks after the trip
B
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