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ereecah

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Which instructions should the nurse provide to a patient taking an antifungal medication?
 
  a. Do not stop treatment when symptoms disappear.
  b. Two weeks of therapy are usually all that is needed.
  c. Keep your unused medication for up to 1 year in case you need it again.
  d. Thankfully, there are very few side effects to these drugs.

Question 2

A patient is being treated for pinworms with anthelmintics. In addition to taking the medication, what should the nurse be sure to cover during the teaching session?
 
  a. Wash the toilet seat weekly.
  b. There are special diet requirements before taking this medication.
  c. There is no need to test other family members for this condition.
  d. You may have diarrhea and abdominal pain while taking this medication.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The patient should take all medication as ordered and not stop treatment when the symptoms disappear. The therapy might have to continue for many weeks before lab tests show that the infection is gone.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Some people have diarrhea and abdominal discomfort while taking the medication. During the initial period of illness, patients must remember that they are contagious. Every effort must be made to protect those nearby.



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