Exam 47: Antifungal Drugs

A patient has been prescribed a vaginal antifungal drug.What important information should the nurse teach the patient about this drug?

The nurse is reviewing the history of a patient who will be taking an antifungal drug.Which condition is a contraindication to this treatment therapy?

Which drug may be used for invasive aspergillosis in patients who cannot tolerate other antifungal drugs?

During administration of amphotericin B (Fungizone),the patient may experience severe adverse effects,such as fever,chills,hypotension,tachycardia,malaise,nausea,and headache.The correct action for the nurse to take is to

A patient with a severe fungal infection has been prescribed voriconazole (Vfend).Which assessment finding should the nurse be concerned about before the medication is started?

A patient is receiving therapy with amphotericin B (Fungizone).The nurse will monitor for known adverse effects that are reflected by which laboratory result?

The nurse is administering Amphotec,one of the newer formulations of amphotericin B.When giving this drug,what important information does the nurse need to remember?

Which antifungal drug causes increased effects of oral anticoagulants?

A patient has been prescribed ketoconazole.What should the nurse tell the patient to do in regard to this medication?

Which is a contraindication to the use of griseofulvin?

The nurse is administering amphotericin B (Fungizone).Which actions by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is administering an antifungal medication.What assessment finding may indicate medication-induced renal damage?