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Which of the following is a type of fungal infection that is commonly found in the central and Mideastern regions of the United States?
Which of the following is a type of fungal infection that is commonly found in the central and Mideastern regions of the United States?
What is the mechanism of action of the antifungal drug amphotericin B deoxycholate (Fungizone)?
What is the mechanism of action of the antifungal drug amphotericin B deoxycholate (Fungizone)?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration when administering amphotericin B?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration when administering amphotericin B?
A client has a severe cryptococcus infection, and the physician is considering the use of flucytosine. Which medication must flucytosine be paired with for this client?
A client has a severe cryptococcus infection, and the physician is considering the use of flucytosine. Which medication must flucytosine be paired with for this client?
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A client is prescribed metronidazole for trichomoniasis. What is an important counseling point for the nurse to teach the client?
A client is prescribed metronidazole for trichomoniasis. What is an important counseling point for the nurse to teach the client?
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A client receives a diagnosis of enterobiasis, an infection with Enterobius vermicularis. What is E. vermicularis?
A client receives a diagnosis of enterobiasis, an infection with Enterobius vermicularis. What is E. vermicularis?
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Match the following types of fungal infections with their associated locations:
Match the following types of fungal infections with their associated locations:
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Match the following antifungal medications with their associated nursing considerations:
Match the following antifungal medications with their associated nursing considerations:
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Match the following fungal types with their descriptions:
Match the following fungal types with their descriptions:
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Match the following antifungal drugs with their correct prototypes:
Match the following antifungal drugs with their correct prototypes:
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Match the following parasites with their correct infections:
Match the following parasites with their correct infections:
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Match the following antifungal drugs with their correct mechanisms of action:
Match the following antifungal drugs with their correct mechanisms of action:
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Match the following parasites with their correct treatments:
Match the following parasites with their correct treatments:
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True or false: Fungi can be found in soil, decaying plants, and as part of human flora?
True or false: Fungi can be found in soil, decaying plants, and as part of human flora?
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True or false: Severe and life-threatening fungal infections are more common in immunocompromised individuals?
True or false: Severe and life-threatening fungal infections are more common in immunocompromised individuals?
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True or false: Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal drug that disrupts the fungal membrane to stop reproduction?
True or false: Amphotericin B is a polyene antifungal drug that disrupts the fungal membrane to stop reproduction?
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A filter needs to be used if giving the lipid formulation Azoles (-conazole) Prototype: fluconazole (Diflucan)
A filter needs to be used if giving the lipid formulation Azoles (-conazole) Prototype: fluconazole (Diflucan)
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Metronidazole is the drug of choice for the treatment of candida infections
Metronidazole is the drug of choice for the treatment of candida infections
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Flucytosine must be paired with amphotericin B for the treatment of severe cryptococcus infection
Flucytosine must be paired with amphotericin B for the treatment of severe cryptococcus infection
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Mebendazole is an anthelmintic drug used for the treatment of pinworm, hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infections
Mebendazole is an anthelmintic drug used for the treatment of pinworm, hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm infections
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