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15 Cards in this Set
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A fungi causes a disease and may be yeast-like or mold-like that results into what? |
Fungal Infections |
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Another name for fungal infections? |
Mycotic Infections |
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Fungicidal means? |
able to destroy fungi |
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Fungistatic means? |
able to slow or retard the multiplication of fungi |
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T/F: Fluconazole (Diflucan) has fungistatic effects. |
True |
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T/F: Action of griseofulvin (Grisactin) is to exert its effect by being deposited in keratin precursor cells, which eventually then is replaced by noninfected cells |
True |
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Name some antifungal drugs that affects the cell membrane of the fungus. |
amphotericin B (Fungizone IV) miconazole (Monistat) nystatin voriconazole (Vfend) micafungin (Mycamine) ketoconazole (Nizoral) |
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T/F: Action of flucytosine (Ancobon) is to inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis in the fungus. |
True |
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Antifungals are used to what and treat fungal infections? |
prophylactically (to prevent) |
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What other uses can be identified for antifungals? |
-Superficial and deep fungal infections -Aspergillosis -Candidiasis -Cryptococcal meningitis -Superficial infectiosn of nail beds and oral, anal, and vaginal areas. |
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Miconazole is an antifungal drug used to to treat what kind of yeast infections |
Vulvovaginal yeast infection |
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What are the adverse reactions to antifungal drugs? |
Headache, rash anorexia, , malaise abdominal pain, joint, or muscle pain N/V/D |
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Griseofulvin is contraindicated to pt. who have what severe disease? |
severe liver disease |
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What are some key points to take during preassessment? |
- Ask about white plaques or sore areas on MM of the oral or perineal areas, as well as any vaginal discharge - weight pt. |
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What ongoing assessment would you do after giving an antifungal drug? |
- careful observation q2-4 hrs |
