The client receives terbinafine (Lamisil) as treatment for a ...

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The client receives terbinafine (Lamisil) as treatment for a fungal infection of the toenails. What is an important assessment question for the nurse to ask?
 
  1. Are you HIV-positive?
  2. How do you clean and clip your toenails?
  3. Do you have diabetes mellitus?
  4. What analgesic do you take for headaches?

Question 2

Superficial fungal infections differ from systemic fungal infections in that superficial fungal infections
 
  1. can be fatal.
  2. affect hair and skin.
  3. are less common.
  4. affect internal organs.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Terbinafine (Lamisil) is not contraindicated for a client who is HIV-positive.
Rationale 2: How the client cleans and clips his toenails is not significant.
Rationale 3: Terbinafine (Lamisil) does not affect glucose levels.
Rationale 4: Clients must be instructed not to use acetaminophen (Tylenol) while receiving terbinafine (Lamisil), because terbinafine (Lamisil) is hepatotoxic and so is acetaminophen (Tylenol) in large enough quantities.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Systemic fungal infections can be fatal.
Rationale 2: Superficial fungal infections affect hair, skin, nails, and mucous membranes.
Rationale 3: Systemic fungal infections are less common than are superficial ones.
Rationale 4: Systemic fungal infections affect internal organs.

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