Question #30 explained
Which of the following may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of Plasmodium spp. (aka malaria)?
NOTE: You may be surprised that all answers listed were correct and it is likely you have never heard of artesunate (an IV anti-malarial). This question is meant to help show there are many options for malaria and these are some of the most frequently employed drugs (with the exception of artesunate). There are several different plasmodium species that cause malaria and resistance patterns vary across both species and geographic regions. Doxycycline can also have activity against malaria.
A. Chloroquine – CORRECT
B. Atovaquone + proguanil – CORRECT: brand name Malarone
C. Mefloquine – CORRECT
D. Artesunate – CORRECT
E. Primaquine – CORRECT: commonly combined with chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine for treatment of malaria