Chapter 47 Flashcards
What is another term for a fungal infection
Mycosal infection
Fungi that cause integumentary infections are called
Dermatophytes
What is an example of a yeast infection
Candida albicans
How many cells are yeast
Single
How many cells are moulds
Multi
What are the 4 types of mycotic infections
Cutaneous
Subcutaneous
Superficial
Systemic
What is the most common fungal infection
Candida albicans
What is a fungal infection in the lungs called
Aspergillosis
What is the strongest anti fungal
Amphotericin B
What is nystatin used for
Topical for diaper rash or vaginal suppositories
How is amphotericin B used
Swish in mouth then swallow. Do not eat for 30 mins after
What anti fungal is given when the cause is unknown
Fluconazole
What anti fungal can cause hypotension and changes to WBC and RBC
Caspofungin
What anti fungal passes into the cerebrospinal fluid
Fluconazole
What drug is used for systemic fungal infections
Amphotericin B
Which antifungal med is used to treat meningitis
Fluconazole
What anti fungal drug cannot be used for treating onychomycoses when they have heart issues
Itraconazole
Which antifugal cannot be used in pregnancy
Voriconazole
What antifungal med has a dose limiting factor of bone marrow suppression
Amphotericin B
What anti fungal med causes shake and bake syndrome
Amphotericin B
How can you treat shake and bake syndrome
Pre medicate before giving Amphotericin B
Which antifungal med causes cardiac dysrhythmias
Amphotericin B
Which antifungal increase the effects of anticoagulants
Fluconazole
How often do vital signs need to be done for someone taking IV antifungal
Every 15-30mins
