The nurse is reviewing instructions for vaginal antifungal drugs with a patient. Which statement by the nurse is an appropriate instruction regarding these drugs?
a. The medication can be stopped when your symptoms are relieved.
b. Discontinue this medication if menstruation begins.
c. Daily douching is part of the treatment for vaginal fungal infections.
d. Abstain from sexual intercourse until the treatment has been completed and the infection has resolved.
Question 2
If a patient is taking fluconazole (Diflucan) with an oral anticoagulant, the nurse will monitor for which possible interaction?
a. Reduced action of oral anticoagulants
b. Increased effects of oral anticoagulants
c. Hypokalemia
d. Decreased effectiveness of the antifungal drug
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