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Antifungal drugs Flashcards

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What is the primary site of infection for aspergillosis?

A

The lungs

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What are the four types of fungal infections?

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Cutaneous, subcutaneous, superficial, and systemic

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What is terbinafine used to treat?

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Athletes foot, toenails, fingernails

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What drug is used to treat vaginal candida infections?

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Nystatin and fluconazole

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What medication is used to treat aspergillosis?

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Voriconazole and capsofungin

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What are the two main drugs used to treat systemic fungal infections?

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Terbinafine and voriconazole

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When should voriconazole be given

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It should be given an hour before or after a meal

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What is the main drug we use to treat severe systemic fungal infections?

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Amphotericin B

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What is the relationship with fluconazole and the blood brain barrier?

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Fluconazole can pass into the cerebrospinal fluid, killing fungal infections there.

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What is onychomycosis and what medication is used to treat it?

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This is a nail infection and terbinafine is used to treat this

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What is the main contraindication for fungal drugs

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liver failure, kidney failure,

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12
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What is the only antifungal contraindicated in pregnant women?

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Voriconazole

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What are the adverse effects of amphotericin b?

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Neurotoxicity, kidney toxicity,

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WHat are premedications when using amphotericin b?

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Antiemetics, antihistamines, antipyretics, and corticosteroids will all be given before amphotericin b to reduce the severity of infusion-related reactions.

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What is candiada albicans?

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This is a fungus that can grow in the mouth and is called thrush or oral candidiasis

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16
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What is amphotericin b lipid complex used over the clear solution

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It is used beause it has fewer adverse effects

17
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What is a nursing implication for amphotericin b?

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We monitor patients IV infusions every 15 to 30 minutes

18
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What is nystatin used to treat?

A

To treat fungal infections in the mouth. Oral candidasis

19
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How often are we checking vitals when someone is on amphotericin b

A

Every 15-30 minutes

20
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What is terbinafine used to treat?

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Athletes foot, toenail and fingernail infection, and ring worm

21
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What do we call fungi that infect the integumentary system?

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We call these dermatomycoses or dermatophytes

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