EXAM 3- ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS

Question 1

Antifungal drugs also called

Answer 1

mycotic infections

Question 2

2 types antifungal drugs

Answer 2

• Superficial (fungal infections of skin)

- Deep (systemic infections)

Question 3

fungi

Answer 3

yeast or mold-like

Question 4

antifungal meds may be:

Answer 4

fungicidal or fungistatic

Question 5

examples of antifungal drugs

Answer 5

1. Amphotericin B
2. Griseofulvin
3. Monistat
4. Nystatin
5. Lotrimin

Question 6

Amphotericin B

Answer 6

• Often results in serious reactions

- Used for serious, potentially life threatening fungal infections

Question 7

Griseofulvin

Answer 7

Ringworm

Question 8

Monistat

Answer 8

vaginal candidiasis

Question 9

Nystatin

Answer 9

oral candidiasis

Question 10

Lotrimin

Answer 10

oral or vaginal forms

Question 11

anti-fungals used to treat:

Answer 11

• Superficial and deep fungal infections
• Systemic infections such as aspergillosis, candidiasis, and cryptococcal meningitis
• Superficial infections of nailbeds and oral, anal, or vaginal areas

Question 12

adverse reactions: topical

Answer 12

-Irritation, burning, redness, stinging abdominal pain

Question 13

adverse reactions: systemic

Answer 13

-Headache, rash , anorexia, malaise, abdominal/joint/muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Question 14

nursing process for Amphotericin B

Answer 14

-Reconstitute drug using sterile water
-IV solution protected from light
(Wrap in aluminum foil)
-Monitor vital signs
-Monitor I&O (may be nephrotoxic)