A patient is prescribed chloroquine (Aralen) for the prevention of malaria. What information should the nurse provide regarding the time frame for administration?
1. "Start taking this medication 2 weeks before you go on your trip."
2. "Take the medicine regularly during your trip."
3. "Take one dose now, one dose daily during your trip, and one dose once you return home."
4. "Take the medication for 6 weeks after your trip is completed."
5. "Always take an antacid when you take your dose of medication."
1,2,4
Rationale 1: The patient should start taking the medication 2 weeks before visiting an area where malaria is present.
Rationale 2: The patient should continue to take the medication throughout the trip.
Rationale 3: The patient will take more medication than is listed in this option.
Rationale 4: Therapy should continue for 6 week after the trip is completed.
Rationale 5: Antacids can decrease absorption.
Global Rationale: The patient should start taking the medication 2 weeks before visiting an area where malaria is present. The patient should continue to take the medication throughout the trip. Therapy should continue for 6 week after the trip is completed. Antacids can decrease absorption.
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