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Which antifungal drug is contra-indicated in pregnancy and requires women to avoid becoming pregnant during, or within 1 month of stopping therapy?
Which antifungal drug is contra-indicated in pregnancy and requires women to avoid becoming pregnant during, or within 1 month of stopping therapy?
- Griseofulvin (correct)
- Amphotericin B
- Itraconazole
- Fluconazole
For which antifungal drug is the absorption from the gastrointestinal tract enhanced by reducing the particle size or when given with a fatty meal?
For which antifungal drug is the absorption from the gastrointestinal tract enhanced by reducing the particle size or when given with a fatty meal?
- Nystatin
- Ketoconazole
- Amphotericin B
- Griseofulvin (correct)
Which antifungal drug is used for oral, oropharyngeal, and perioral infections by local application in the mouth, and may also be given orally for the treatment of intestinal candidiasis?
Which antifungal drug is used for oral, oropharyngeal, and perioral infections by local application in the mouth, and may also be given orally for the treatment of intestinal candidiasis?
- Griseofulvin
- Fluconazole
- Amphotericin B
- Nystatin (correct)
Which antifungal drug must be given after food?
Which antifungal drug must be given after food?
Which antifungal drug may be restricted due to the risk of hepatotoxicity, reported very rarely?
Which antifungal drug may be restricted due to the risk of hepatotoxicity, reported very rarely?
What is the recommended duration of therapy for infections of the toenails using antifungal drugs?
What is the recommended duration of therapy for infections of the toenails using antifungal drugs?
Which antifungal drug is used for vaginal candidiasis as a single oral dose?
Which antifungal drug is used for vaginal candidiasis as a single oral dose?
What is the trade name for Itraconazole?
What is the trade name for Itraconazole?
Which antifungal drug is specifically contra-indicated in pregnancy and requires women to avoid becoming pregnant during, or within 1 month of stopping therapy?
Which antifungal drug is specifically contra-indicated in pregnancy and requires women to avoid becoming pregnant during, or within 1 month of stopping therapy?
For which infection should Nystatin be used by local application in the mouth?
For which infection should Nystatin be used by local application in the mouth?
What is the recommended duration of therapy for infections of the fingernails using antifungal drugs?
What is the recommended duration of therapy for infections of the fingernails using antifungal drugs?
Which antifungal drug is used for vaginal candidiasis as a single oral dose?
Which antifungal drug is used for vaginal candidiasis as a single oral dose?
For which infection should Nystatin be used by local application in the mouth?
For which infection should Nystatin be used by local application in the mouth?
Which antifungal drug's absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is enhanced by reducing the particle size or when given with a fatty meal?
Which antifungal drug's absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is enhanced by reducing the particle size or when given with a fatty meal?
Which antifungal drug must be given after food?
Which antifungal drug must be given after food?
