Antifungals

Question 1

Fluconazole mech of action:

Answer 1

bind to sterols and can cause cell death or interfere with cell replication, depending on the type of fungus and concentration of the drug

Question 2

Fluconazole indications:

Answer 2

treat systemic and topical fungal infections

Question 3

Fluconazole contraindications:

Answer 3

Hepatic/renal dysfunction, endocrine or fertility problems, pregnancy/lactation

Question 4

Fluconazole adv. effects:

Answer 4

liver toxicity, severe effects on the fetus or the nursing baby

Question 5

How should you keep fluconazole IV?

Answer 5

away from moisture and light

Question 6

Nystatin indications:

Answer 6

treatment of fungal infection

Question 7

nystatin mech of action:

Answer 7

work in various ways to cause fungal cell death or prevent further cell replication

Question 8

nystatin contraindications:

Answer 8

allergy

Question 9

nystatin adv effects:

Answer 9

hepatic and renal toxicity, bone marrow suppression, rash, GI effects

Question 10

what method if taking nystatin orally?

Answer 10

swish/swallow

Question 11

should you stop taking medication if symtoms subside?

Answer 11

NO, finish cycle even if menstruating, DO NOT have sex until finished