Antifungal Flashcards
1
Q
Amphotericin B
A
Antifungal
2
Q
Nystatin
A
Antifungal
3
Q
Fluconazole
A
Antifungal
4
Q
Metronidazole
A
Antifungal
5
Q
Action of Antifungal
A
impairs cell membrane of fungus
-causing permeability
6
Q
Indications of Antifungal
A
systemic fungal infections
-candidiasis, oral thrush, histoplasmosis
7
Q
side effects of Antifungal
A
- hepatoxicity
- thrombocytopenia
- leukopenia
- pruritis
8
Q
nursing considerations of Antifungal
A
- admin with food to decrease GI upset
- small, frequent meals
- check hepatic function
- teach client to take full course
