Indicated only for local treatment of mycoses including tinea infections

Indicated only for local treatment of mycoses

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Indicated only for local treatment of mycoses, including tinea infections•Contraindication/Cautions–Limited to known allergy to any of these drugs
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Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Topical Antifungal Agents (cont.)•Adverse Effects–Local effects include irritation, burning, rash, and swelling–When taken as a suppository or troche: nausea, vomiting, hepatic dysfunction, urinary frequency and burning, and change in sexual activity•Drug-to-Drug Interactions–No reported drug–drug interactions
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Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Prototype Antifungal Agent
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Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Prototype Antifungal Agent
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Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Prototype Antifungal Agent (Continued)
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Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Use of Antifungals Across the Life Span
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Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Nursing Considerations for Systemic Antifungal Agents•Assessment: History and Physical Exam•Nursing Diagnosis•Implementation•Evaluation
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Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Nursing Considerations for Topical Antifungal Agents•Assessment: History and Physical Exam•Nursing Diagnosis•Implementation•Evaluation
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Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins QuestionThe 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 partnerB. Abnormal kidney function testsC. Upper abdominal painD. Urinary retention
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Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins AnswerA. Burning or irritation in the sexual partnerRationale: 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
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