This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anti Microbial, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Why intravenous quinine, used in the management of complicated and severe malaria, given with 5% dextrose? \nSelect and explain. \nA. To avert risk of hypoglycemia, B. To avert risk of dehydration, C. To avert risk of electrolyte imbalance, D. To maintain renal blood flow', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., To avert risk of hypoglycemia Quinine for the management of complicated and severe malaria including cerebral malaria:* Intravenous Quinine (i.v.) has been the drug of choice for cerebral malaria (falciparum malaria with impaired consciousness) and other forms of complicated malaria.* Hypoglycaemia due to hyperinsulinemia is the most important side effect due to intravenous administration of quinine, which can be prevented by infusing quinine in 5% dextrose.", 'role': 'assistant'}]