What is a reason for chemoprophylaxis ground test?

• A. remember use of drugs to prevent disease
• B. avoid use of drugs in general
• C. verify patient consent
• D. confirm dosing schedule

Answer: (A)

Chemoprophylaxis is about using medications to prevent disease. The reason for giving prophylactic drugs is to reduce the risk of infection before it occurs, not to avoid all drug use, not to verify consent, and not simply to confirm a dosing schedule. In other words, the aim is prevention of illness through pharmacologic means. For example, giving an antimalarial before exposure lowers the chance of contracting malaria, illustrating the preventative purpose of chemoprophylaxis.