In addition to its use as an antimalarial compound, chloroquine (Aralen) also is employed in the treatment of:
a. pseudomembranous enterocolitis. c. herpes simplex encephalitis.
b. edema. d. rheumatoid arthritis.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Chloroquine is not used to treat this disorder.
B Incorrect: Chloroquine is not used to treat edema.
C Incorrect: Chloroquine is not an antiviral agent.
D Correct: Chloroquine has anti-inflammatory qualities and is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and discoid lupus erythematosus.
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