A nursing student is preparing to join a college expedition in the tropics. Which of the following medications is most likely to be included in the medical preparation for this trip?
A) Keppra (levetiracetam)
B) Remicade (infliximab)
C) Namenda (memantine)
D) Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)

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Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is commonly used as a prophylactic treatment for malaria, which is a common disease in tropical regions. Therefore, it is likely to be included in the medical preparation for the expedition. Keppra (levetiracetam) is an antiepileptic medication, Remicade (infliximab) is an immunosuppressant and Namenda (memantine) is used to treat dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which are not related to the medical needs of a tropical expedition.

A Nursing Student Is Preparing to Join a College Expedition