Author Question: A nurse is reviewing the signs and symptoms of a fungal superinfection with a client. The client ... (Read 55 times)

iveyjurea · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is reviewing the signs and symptoms of a fungal superinfection with a client. The client demonstrates understanding of the information when he identifies which of the following as suggesting a fungal superinfection? Select all that apply.

A) Bloody diarrhea
B) Abdominal cramping
C) Creamy white patches on the throat
D) Intense vaginal itching
E) Excoriation of the anogenital skin folds

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the medical records of several patients who are receiving fluoroquinolone therapy. Each of the patients is also receiving corticosteroid therapy. Which patient would the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for tendonitis?

A) 34-year-old female
B) 22-year-old male
C) 45-year-old female
D) 72-year-old male

iman · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
A fungal superinfection commonly occurs in the mouth, vagina, and anogenital areas, commonly manifested by creamy, white, lace-like patches on the tongue, mouth, or throat; white or yellow vaginal discharge; anal or vaginal itching or redness; and inflammation or excoriation of the mouth or the skin folds of the anogenital area. Bacterial superinfections commonly occur in the bowel, manifested by fever, diarrhea with visible blood or mucus, and abdominal cramping.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Tendonitis and tendon rupture risk increase when taking a fluoroquinolone. Although this can happen at any age, those older than 60 years who also take corticosteroids are at greater risk.