Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Is Prescribed as Part of Malaria Prophylaxis for a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is prescribed as part of malaria prophylaxis for a patient who will be traveling. The nurse will discuss which potential adverse effects with the patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Diarrhea
• B) Constipation
• C) Insomnia
• D) Dizziness
• E) Rash
• F) Headache

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep in mammals and birds, characterized by random movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.

REM Deprivation

The condition of being deprived of Rapid Eye Movement sleep, a crucial stage of the sleep cycle known for dreaming and important for memory consolidation.

REM Rebound

The phenomenon where a person experiences increased amounts of REM sleep after being deprived of REM sleep on previous nights.

Sleeping Medications

Drugs or substances used to induce sleep or improve the quality of sleep in individuals with sleep disorders.