Anti-Infectives 1 Flashcards
Most antifungals med work by:
Bind to _________ of fungi and leaks out the _______ and __________(death of cell results)
the cell wall
potassium (K+)
magnesium
Most antifungals med work by:
Inhibits _________
mitosis
Most antifungals med work by:
Decreases _______________
cell replication
Most antifungals med work by:
(3)
- Bind to cell membrane of fungi and leaks out the K+ and magnesium (death of cell result)
- Inhibits mitosis
- Decrease cell replication
Antifungal Medications
Uses:
Treatment of __________ and __________
molds
yeast infections
Antifungal Medications:
Uses:
Fungal infections are often ___________ in the immunocompromised
opportunistic
Antifungal Medications:
Use
____________ causes MANY side effects and MANY ___________
Systemic use
drug interactions
Antifungal Medications:
Uses (3)
- Treatment of mold and yeast infections
-
Fungal infections are often opportunistic in the immunocompromised
- Liberace’s death
- Systemic use causes MANY side effects & MANY drug interactions
Common Local Fungal Infections
(4)
- Oral candiasis (thrush)
- Swish and swallow (coating the mouth)
- Vaginal yeast infections
- Athletes food
- Diaper rash
Antifungal Medications
Drug to Remember
Nystatin (Mycostatin)
(ny-stat-in)/ (my-co-stat-in)
- Comes in oral (swish & swallow technique)
- Cream form too
Nursing Diagnosis r/o Anti-Infectives
Risk for __________ r/o alterned immune status
infection (superinfection)
Nystatin (Mycostatin)
-Type of anti-infective
Forms in comes in
(ny-stat-in)/(my-co-stat-in)
Nystatin (Mycostatin) = Antifungal Medication
Forms: Oral & Cream
(ny-stat-in)/(my-co-stat-in)