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What is the primary purpose of using topical antifungal agents?
What is the primary purpose of using topical antifungal agents?
- To manage mucocutaneous infections caused by Candida albicans (correct)
- To boost immunity against fungal infections
- To prevent oral bacterial infections
- To treat systemic fungal infections
What is the role of corticosteroids in oral fungal infections?
What is the role of corticosteroids in oral fungal infections?
- They enhance immunity against fungal infections
- They suppress immunity, making individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections (correct)
- They reduce the risk of oral bacterial infections
- They have no effect on oral fungal infections
What is the classification of antifungal drugs that includes ketoconazole, miconazole, and clotrimazole?
What is the classification of antifungal drugs that includes ketoconazole, miconazole, and clotrimazole?
- Antifungal antibiotics
- Imidazoles (correct)
- Triazoles
- Antimetabolites
What is the result of systemic drug therapy on the oral microflora?
What is the result of systemic drug therapy on the oral microflora?
What is the primary purpose of antifungal drug therapy in dentistry?
What is the primary purpose of antifungal drug therapy in dentistry?
Which of the following antifungal drugs is an example of an antimetabolite?
Which of the following antifungal drugs is an example of an antimetabolite?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Amphotericin B?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Amphotericin B?
Why is Amphotericin B not suitable for oral administration?
Why is Amphotericin B not suitable for oral administration?
What is the primary reason azoles have replaced Amphotericin B in the treatment of many fungal diseases?
What is the primary reason azoles have replaced Amphotericin B in the treatment of many fungal diseases?
What is the most common adverse effect of Amphotericin B therapy?
What is the most common adverse effect of Amphotericin B therapy?
Why is intrathecal administration of Amphotericin B essential for the treatment of fungal meningitis?
Why is intrathecal administration of Amphotericin B essential for the treatment of fungal meningitis?
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on erythropoietin production?
What is the effect of Amphotericin B on erythropoietin production?
What is the similarity between the structure of Nystatin and Amphotericin B?
What is the similarity between the structure of Nystatin and Amphotericin B?
Why is Nystatin only used topically?
Why is Nystatin only used topically?
What is the mechanism of action of Azoles?
What is the mechanism of action of Azoles?
Why is the bioavailability of Ketoconazole reduced by certain drugs?
Why is the bioavailability of Ketoconazole reduced by certain drugs?
What is the uses of Nystatin oral suspension in dentistry?
What is the uses of Nystatin oral suspension in dentistry?
What is the dosage of Nystatin oral suspension for oral candidiasis?
What is the dosage of Nystatin oral suspension for oral candidiasis?
What is the mechanism of action of fluconazole?
What is the mechanism of action of fluconazole?
What is the recommended dosage of fluconazole for oral candidiasis?
What is the recommended dosage of fluconazole for oral candidiasis?
What is the contraindication of fluconazole during pregnancy?
What is the contraindication of fluconazole during pregnancy?
Which of the following antifungal drugs is commonly used for oral candidiasis?
Which of the following antifungal drugs is commonly used for oral candidiasis?
What is a potential side effect of fluconazole?
What is a potential side effect of fluconazole?
What instruction should be given to the patient regarding the use of antifungal agents?
What instruction should be given to the patient regarding the use of antifungal agents?
What is the primary route of excretion for ketoconazole?
What is the primary route of excretion for ketoconazole?
What is a unique feature of fluconazole distribution in the body?
What is a unique feature of fluconazole distribution in the body?
What is a common adverse effect of ketoconazole in males?
What is a common adverse effect of ketoconazole in males?
What is the primary mechanism of ketoconazole's drug interaction with sulfonylureas?
What is the primary mechanism of ketoconazole's drug interaction with sulfonylureas?
What is a difference between ketoconazole and fluconazole in terms of their antifungal spectrum?
What is a difference between ketoconazole and fluconazole in terms of their antifungal spectrum?
What is a common side effect of fluconazole therapy?
What is a common side effect of fluconazole therapy?