Chapter 120 Travel Medicine Q&A (1 of 12) Sample Questions

1. MP, a 32-year-old woman is planning to go to Mexico for a project. Her doctor suggested taking antidiarrheal medications for her trip like Bismuth subsalicylate. She should be counseled for all of the following regarding this drug, EXCEPT:
  1. A. Side-effects are similar to Loperamide.
  2. B. The medication darkens the oral cavity, especially the tongue.
  3. C. The medication colors the stools.
  4. D. Do not take this medication if allergic to acetyl salicylic acid.
Ans: A