The nurse is preparing to administer a topical, oral antifungal ...

[folubunmi]

The nurse is preparing to administer a topical, oral antifungal medication to an adult client. The nurse will administer the medication
 
  1. alone, and will allow the client to swish and swallow the medication.
  2. with other medications.
  3. with milk.
  4. with water.

Question 2

Which client is at the greatest risk of acquiring a serious fungal infection?
 
  1. A teenager with no health problems
  2. A client with a history of heart problems
  3. A client with diabetes mellitus
  4. A client who is immunosuppressed

[amynguyen1221]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Medication should be swished and swallowed and swished and spit without anything else in the mouth.
Rationale 2: Other medications should be given before or after antifungal medications.
Rationale 3: The client should wait at least 10 minutes after antifungal treatment to put anything else in the mouth.
Rationale 4: The client should wait at least 10 minutes after antifungal treatment to put anything else in the mouth.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A teenager with no health problems is most likely resistant to a serious fungal infection.
Rationale 2: A client with heart problems most likely is resistant to a serious fungal infection.
Rationale 3: A client with diabetes mellitus can acquire an infection, but most likely not a serious one.
Rationale 4: Clients who are immunosuppressed, such as HIV or organ transplant clients, are very non-resistant to serious infections.

[folubunmi]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[deja]

Gracias!