Author Question: When teaching the client about the use of nystatin for oral candidiasis, the nurse instructs the ... (Read 31 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When teaching the client about the use of nystatin for oral candidiasis, the nurse instructs the client to:

a. dilute nystatin in water before taking it.
b. take nystatin with meals.
c. hold the medication in the mouth for several minutes before swallowing.
d. immediately swallow the nystatin and follow it with fruit juice.

Question 2

The nurse instructs the client about the use of tacrolimus by instructing her:

a. to avoid use in children under 12 y.o.
b. to make sure the skin is free of infection.
c. to apply the medication liberally, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
d. that use of this medication will protect the client from skin infections.

isabelt_18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Nystatin should not be diluted.
B Incorrect: Nystatin should not be taken with meals.
C Correct: This is the appropriate instruction for the client.
D Incorrect: Nystatin is not swallowed in the treatment of oral candidiasis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is safe to use in children ages two years old and up.
B Correct: The skin should be free of infection.
C Incorrect: This medication is applied in a thin coat.
D Incorrect: Skin infection is the most common adverse effect of tacrolimus.