Malaria Symptoms and Life Cycle

Which Plasmodium species is correctly listed among human malaria parasites?

• Plasmodium trachomatis

• Plasmodium falciparum

• Plasmodium influenzae

• Plasmodium herpes

A drug labeled as a blood schizonticide primarily targets which parasite stage?

• Gametocytes in the mosquito

• Dormant hypnozoites in the liver

• Asexual erythrocytic forms in blood

• Sporozoites entering the skin

Which regimen is identified as DHA-PPQ in the list for chloroquine-resistant P. falciparum?

• Artesunate–amodiaquine

• Dihydroartemisinin–piperaquine

• Quinidine gluconate

• Quinine hydrochloride

Which pair correctly matches a trade or shorthand name with its components based on the list?

• ASAQ: artesunate and amodiaquine

• Malarone: artemether and lumefantrine

• Coartem: atovaquone and proguanil

• DHA-PPQ: artesunate and piperaquine

Based on the diagram of chloroquine’s mechanism, which enzyme is inhibited to prevent the conversion of toxic heme into non-toxic hemozoin within the malaria parasite?

• DNA gyrase

• Heme polymerase

• Dihydrofolate reductase

• Cytochrome P450 oxidase

Which adverse effect is primarily associated with prolonged chloroquine exposure rather than short courses?

• Acute hypoglycemia

• Severe retinopathy

• Immediate hemolysis in all patients

• Anaphylactic shock in most patients

The image labels 'Dry mouth, increased tooth decay.' This finding best aligns with which mucosal adverse effect sometimes associated with antimalarials like chloroquine?

• Xerostomia

• Glossitis

• Oral candidiasis

• Angular cheilitis

Which gastrointestinal adverse effect is commonly associated with chloroquine?

• Constipation

• Nausea

• Dysphagia

• Peptic ulcer perforation

Which of the following is a CNS adverse effect of chloroquine?

• Diarrhea

• Psychosis

• Urticaria

• Agranulocytosis

What is the tablet strength referenced for chloroquine phosphate in the regimen?

• 250 mg tablet

• 100 mg tablet

• 500 mg tablet

• 750 mg tablet