The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Colorectal Cancer

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with colorectal cancer who has been receiving continuous infusion chemotherapy at home. The patient complains of mouth sores and difficulty swallowing. Upon exam, the homecare nurse notes a whitish coating on the tongue and mucosal breakdown on the inner cheeks and lips. The nurse informs the patient, "The sores in your mouth are caused by the chemotherapy, but it looks like you may also have a secondary yeast infection in your mouth and throat. I will call the doctor so you can be seen right away." The nurse recognizes which of the following medications will most likely be ordered to treat the esophageal candidiasis once the patient is seen by a physician?

A) Ditropan XL (oxybutynin)
B) Fosamax (alendronate)
C) Fluoroplex (fluorouracil)
D) Diflucan (fluconazole)