Question

A patient is being treated with albendazole [Albenza] for neurocysticercosis caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about the drug regimen?
A. "I may need to take this medication for a month before the infestation is cleared."
B. "I should take this drug with a fatty meal to improve absorption."
C. "I will need to have liver function tests before and during treatment."
D. "I will take the drug in 3 consecutive cycles of 28 days, followed by 14 drug-free
days."

Answer 1

Answer:

D. "I will take the drug in 3 consecutive cycles of 28 days, followed by 14 drug-free  days."

Explanation:

• Albendazole us a type of medicine that is used to treat the infections that are caused due to certain worms.
• This drug prevents the larval form to multiply or their growth.
• Since the larval forms of the tapeworm Taenia solium are responsible to develop neurocysticercosis disease.
• This disease mainly affects the central nervous system and generally causes epilepsy and some other neurological infections.
• So drug such as albendazole is taken in a consecutive way that is based on 8 to 30 days to treat this disease.
• This drug is used with a high-fat meal to increase absorption.