A patient who takes imipramine has a moderate infection with P. vivax that is chloroquine resistant. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order?

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The combination of atovaquone and proguanil is highly effective for the prophylaxis and treatment of chloroquine-resistant malaria. Artemether/lumefantrine inhibits CYP2D6 and can raise the levels of drugs that are substrates for this enzyme, including imipramine. Artesunate is an investigational drug used for severe malaria. Quinine has many toxic side effects.

A Patient Who Takes Imipramine Has a Moderate Infection with P