Antifungal Medications Flashcards
What is the generic name of the antifungal medication commonly used for systemic fungal infections?
Amphotericin B
True or False: Fluconazole is indicated for the treatment of candidiasis.
True
What is the primary adverse reaction associated with Amphotericin B?
Nephrotoxicity
Fill in the blank: Ketoconazole is contraindicated in patients with __________ disease.
liver
Which antifungal medication is often used as a first-line treatment for cryptococcal meningitis?
Fluconazole
What is the trade name for terbinafine?
Lamisil
True or False: Voriconazole is effective against Aspergillus species.
True
What is a common adverse effect of oral azole antifungals?
Gastrointestinal disturbances
What is the primary indication for the use of caspofungin?
Invasive aspergillosis
Which antifungal is contraindicated in patients taking certain statins due to drug interaction?
Itraconazole
What should be monitored in patients receiving Amphotericin B?
Renal function
Fill in the blank: Nystatin is primarily used for __________ infections.
oral candidiasis
What is the mechanism of action of echinocandins?
Inhibition of fungal cell wall synthesis
True or False: Clotrimazole can be used topically for fungal skin infections.
True
What is the primary indication for using griseofulvin?
Dermatophyte infections
Which antifungal medication is known for causing visual disturbances?
Voriconazole
What is the generic name for the antifungal trade-named Sporanox?
Itraconazole
Fill in the blank: The most serious adverse effect of fluconazole is __________ toxicity.
hepatotoxicity
What is the role of nursing in administering antifungal medications?
Monitor for efficacy and adverse reactions
True or False: All antifungal medications require renal dosing adjustments.
False
What is the generic name for the antifungal agent known as Mycostatin?
Nystatin
Which antifungal is used to treat onychomycosis?
Terbinafine
What is an important nursing consideration when administering caspofungin?
Infusion-related reactions
Fill in the blank: __________ is an antifungal that can cause a disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol.
Metronidazole
