Anti-infectives Flashcards
How long does fungal infection treatment usually last?
Treatment may require weeks to months of therapy due to resistance
What types of environments do fungal infections thrive in?
dark, moist environments with lots of sugar
Are serious fungal infections common in people with healthy immune defenses.
NO
what is the risk if a immunocompromised individual gets a systemic fungal infection?
Systemic fungal infection may be rapidly fatal.
(May experience frequent fungal infections and require aggressive pharmacotherapy)
Fungal infections are easily transmitted through casual contact
TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
What is the family last name for antifungals
“azole”
what should the nurse teach patients to prevent fungal infections from occuring?
avoid sharing shoes, towels or personal objects (esp. with candida)
Where/when should occlusive dressings or ointment be avoided in patient care?
moist, dark areas of the body
What drug interactions exist with superficial antifungals?
They are unknown
What is the treatment for antifungal overdose?
symptomatic
what should the nurse consider/monitor when caring for a patient recieving antifingal treatment
Observe for improvement and report persistent infections
(Hx & assessment)
what route should Griseofulvin (Gris-PEG) be administered?
ORALLY. (PO)!! is ineffective topically
what is Griseofulvin (Gris-PEG) used for?
Used to treat skin infections such as
-jock itch,
-athlete’s foot,
-ringworm;
and fungal infections of the scalp, fingernails, and toenails.
What cases is Griseofluvin (Gris-PEG) reserved for?
It is reserved for cases with nail, hair, or large body surface involvement
Griseofluvin (Gris-PEG) side effects?
phototoxicity, SJS, urticaria, dizziness, decreased OCP, alcohol = disulfiram-like reaction
