A patient is being treated with albendazole [Albenza] for neurocysticercosis caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about the drug regimen?
A) "I may need to take this medication for a month before the infestation is cleared."
B) "I should take this drug with a fatty meal to improve absorption."
C) "I will need to have liver function tests before and during treatment."
D) "I will take the drug in 3 consecutive cycles of 28 days, followed by 14 drug-free days."
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