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."

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Campbell Shea

26 October, 18:32

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."

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Mariela Cox · Answer 1

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.