Antifungal

Question 0

Pretreat Amphotericin B with

Answer 0

Antipyruvics, antihistamines, steroids

Question 1

Amphotericin B use

Answer 1

Systemic fungal infections

Question 2

Amphotericin B Deoxycholate is administered via

Answer 2

IV (not absorbed through GI)

Slowly infused 2-6 hrs

Question 3

Amphotericin B adverse affects

Answer 3

Chills, fever, NV, anorexia, Hepatotoxicity, hypokalemia, hypomagnesia, hypotension

Question 4

Flucanazole (Diflucan) adverse affects

Answer 4

Increased ALT & AST, BUN, creatinine, pregnancy

Question 5

Flucanazole is preferred treatment for

Answer 5

Candidiasis

Question 6

Griseofulvin is used for

Answer 6

Tinea capitus

Question 7

Griseofulvin adverse affects

Answer 7

Neutropenia, pregnancy

Question 8

Terbinafine (Lamisil) use

Answer 8

Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, fingernails and toenails

Question 9

What are nursing considerations before administering antifungals?

Answer 9

Baseline blood counts, liver, renal tests, vitals

Question 10

Nystatin (Nystex) use

Answer 10

Oral candidiasis

Diaper rash

Question 11

Antiprotozoan medication

Answer 11

Metronidazole (flagyl)

Question 12

Metronidazole (Flagyl) use

Answer 12

C.dif, H.Pylori, dysentery, abd abcess

Question 13

When meteronidazole is used with Alcohol

Answer 13

Tremors, diaphoresis, decreased BP, increased NV

Question 14

What is the main complain/ adverse affect of metronidazole?

Answer 14

Metallic taste in mouth