Chapter 52 Fungal infections

Question 1

what med is used to treat candida infections of the vagina skin mouth throat and GI

Answer 1

Nystatin

Question 2

what type of fungal infection is nystatin used to treat

Answer 2

superficial fungal infections

Question 3

what med would be used to treat superficial fungal infections that cover large body surfaces **

Answer 3

Griseofluvin

Question 4

what route is griseofulvin always administered by **

Answer 4

administered orally only it is ineffective topically

Question 5

What types of infections is griseofulvin used to treat **

Answer 5

-Jock itch
-athletes foot
-ringworm
-fungal infections of the scalp fingernails and toenails

Question 6

What are the side effects of griseofulvin **

Answer 6

-Phototoxicity
-SJS
-Urticaria (hives)
-decreased oral contraceptives effectiveness
-disulfiram reaction to alcohol (immediately throw up when you smell alcohol)