In which situation should medications for malaria be given?
a. Prophylactically when people travel to areas in which malaria is common
b. Prophylactically when people return from malaria-infested areas
c. For treatment of malaria once the acute illness is over
d. Prophylactically in acute cases of malaria
ANS: A
People in the military or those traveling to or living in areas where malaria is endemic can use antimalarials to prevent malaria and to treat the symptoms.
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