Antifungals

Question 1

this antifungal is commonly used to treat ringworm

Answer 1

miconazole

Question 2

this antifungal is usually combined with other agents for application

Answer 2

nystatin

Question 3

this antifungal treats fungal infections found in the ear

Answer 3

nystatin

Question 4

this antifungal reaches high concentrations in the skin (main target), hair, and nails

Answer 4

griseofulvin

Question 5

with this antifungal, toxicity is possible in pregnant animals and cats

Answer 5

griseofulvin

Question 6

this antifungal can cause skeletal abnormalities in fetuses

Answer 6

griseofulvin

Question 7

this antifungal is used to treat Malassezia pachydermitis

Answer 7

ketoconazole, itraconazole

Question 8

this fungal organism is involved in external ear canal infections, but it can also infect elsewhere
it causes the skin to get darker, thicker, wrinkly, and smelly

Answer 8

Malassezia pachydermitis

Question 9

ketoconazole, itraconazole treat these (3):

Answer 9

Malassezia pachydermitis
ringworm
internal fungal infections

Question 10

we admit this antifungal IV

Answer 10

Amphotericin B

Question 11

Amphotericin B is used to treat:

Answer 11

internal fungal infections that affect the CNS, respiratory system, etc.