A patient receiving chloroquine (Aralen) for malaria complains of headache, nausea, and blurred vision. What is the accurate interpretation of these symptoms?
a. The patient is not taking enough fluid with this drug.
b. The patient is allergic to this drug.
c. These symptoms indicate that optic neuritis and cerebral edema are occurring.
d. These symptoms are expected adverse effects of this drug.
ANS: D
Headache, nausea, and visual disturbances, such as blurred vision or diplopia, are expected and relatively mild adverse effects of chloroquine therapy.
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