Antiparasitics Quiz

A 34-year old with congenital long QT syndrome is diagnosed with malaria. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate?

Which of the following medications is indicated only for the first stage of African trypanosomiasis?

Which of the following medications inhibits ornithine decarboxylase?

A 53-year old from Mexico presents to the emergency department after developing a seizure. He is found to have cystic appearing structures noted on neuroimaging and is diagnosed with neurocysticercosis. Which of the following medications would be indicated?

A 14-year old returns from a tropical vacation and has had recurrent abdominal pain and persistent diarrhea. Stool PCR is positive for Strongyloides stercoralis. Which of the following treatments is indicated?

A 14-year old returns from a tropical vacation and has had recurrent abdominal pain and persistent diarrhea. Stool PCR is positive for Strongyloides stercoralis. What is the mechanism of the treatment of choice?