The nurse is providing patient education to a group preparing to go to a region where malaria is endemic
Which education provided by the nurse about prophylactic administration of doxycyc-line (Vibramycin) is most appropriate? "The medication should be (Select all that apply.) a. started 2 days prior to travel to the area."
b. discontinued 3 weeks after leaving the area."
c. used for acute attacks only."
d. taken twice daily for 14 days."
e. continued for 4 weeks upon return from the area."
A, E
A patient taking doxycycline should take the medication 2 days prior to departure and for 4 weeks upon returning from the endemic region.
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