Physical status
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Culture and sensitivity testing
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Area of application for color, temperature, and evidence of
lesions
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Prototype Antifungal Agent
Prototype Antifungal Agent
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Prototype Antifungal Agent
Prototype Antifungal Agent
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Prototype Antifungal Agent (Continued)
Prototype Antifungal Agent (Continued)
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Question
Question
The nurse is caring for a patient with a fungal infection.
Which of the following would be considered an adverse
effect of an antifungal medication?
A. Burning or irritation in the sexual partner
B. Abnormal kidney function tests
C. Upper abdominal pain
D. Urinary retention
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Answer
Answer
A. Burning or irritation in the sexual partner
Rationale: Adverse effects
:
Troche: nausea, vomiting,
abnormal liver function tests; topical: stinging, redness,
urticaria, edema; vaginal: lower abdominal pain, urinary
frequency, burning or irritation in the sexual partner
