A patient who is very immunosuppressed is prescribed ketoconazole (Nizoral) for prevention of a fungal infection. Which statement made by this patient indicates the need for more teaching?
a. I will stop taking the drug if I should become pregnant.
b. I will stay in the sun as much as possible to avoid catching an infection.
c. I will avoid drinking alcoholic beverages during the time I am on this therapy.
d. If I miss a dose, I will take it as soon as I remember it and not wait until the next day.
Question 2
A patient is prescribed 50 mg of amphotericin B (Fungizone) by intravenous infusion in 500 mL of dextrose 5 in water (D5W) over 6 hours. How many milliliters (mL) per minute should you set the pump to infuse?
a. 1.4 mL
b. 2.2 mL
c. 4.2 mL
d. 6.2 mL