Some clients being chronically treated with which of the following drugs may develop hemolytic reactions?
a. mefloquine HCl (Lariam) c. primaquine
b. chloroquine (Aralen) d. quinine
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This agent is unlikely to cause hemolytic reactions.
B Incorrect: This agent is unlikely to cause hemolytic reactions.
C Correct: Hemolytic reactions are associated with the use of primaquine.
D Incorrect: This agent is unlikely to cause hemolytic reactions.
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