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Brittanyd9008

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is taking nystatin (Mycostatin) oral
 
  lozenges to treat an oral candidiasis infection resulting from inhaled corticosteroid therapy for asthma. Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?
  a. Chew the lozenges until they are completely dissolved.
  b. Let the lozenge dissolve slowly and completely in your mouth without chewing it.
  c. Rinse your mouth with water before taking the inhaler.
  d. Rinse your mouth with mouthwash after taking the inhaler.

Question 2

A patient has received a prescription for a
 
  2-week course of antifungal suppositories for a vaginal yeast infection. She asks the nurse if there is an alternative to this medication, saying, I don't want to do this for 2 weeks Which is a possibility in this situation?
  a. A single dose of a vaginal antifungal cream.
  b. A one-time infusion of amphotericin B.
  c. A single dose of a fluconazole (Diflucan) oral tablet.
  d. There is no better alternative to the suppositories.


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tdewitt

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Brittanyd9008

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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