NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the preferred treatment for severe traveler's diarrhea, including dysentery?

  1. Loperamide

  2. ABX + loperamide

  3. Pepto + ABX

  4. Hydration + loperamide

The correct answer is: ABX + loperamide

Traveler's diarrhea, including dysentery, is a severe condition that requires immediate treatment. Option A, loperamide, is only recommended for mild cases and should not be used for severe diarrhea or dysentery. Option C, Pepto + ABX, may provide temporary relief but is not the preferred treatment as antibiotics are necessary to target the underlying infection. Option D, hydration + loperamide, is also not the preferred treatment as it only addresses symptoms and does not target the underlying infection. Therefore, the best course of action for treating severe traveler's diarrhea, including dysentery, is option B, which includes antibiotics to target the infection and loperamide to manage symptoms.

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