A 24-year-old man is planning a trip to Southeast Asia and has obtained a prescription for chloroquine for malaria prophylaxis. While taking this drug, the nurse should likely encourage the patient to avoid
A) soy products.
B) unpeeled vegetables.
C) high-fat food.
D) alcohol.
D
Feedback:
When chloroquine is combined with alcohol, the risk of GI distress increases. There is no particular need for this patient to avoid soy, dietary fat, or unpeeled vegetables.
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