Author Question: Nystatin (Mycostatin) has been prescribed for a client topically. What is the most common side ... (Read 28 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Nystatin (Mycostatin) has been prescribed for a client topically. What is the most common side effect the nurse will monitor for when administering this medication?

1. Diarrhea
2. Nausea
3. Skin irritation
4. Vomiting

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer ketoconazole (Nizoral) to a client. What liquid can safely be administered with this medication?

1. Diet soda
2. Apple juice
3. Milk
4. Regular soda

itsakadoozi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Nystatin can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting when given orally.
Rationale 2: Nystatin can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting when given orally.
Rationale 3: When given topically, nystatin produces few adverse effects other than minor skin irritation. When given orally, it can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Rationale 4: Nystatin can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting when given orally.

Global Rationale: When given topically, nystatin produces few adverse effects other than minor skin irritation. When given orally, it can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Ketoconazole (Nizoral) should be taken with water, fruit juice, coffee, or tea to enhance dissolution and absorption.
Rationale 2: Ketoconazole (Nizoral) should be taken with water, fruit juice, coffee, or tea to enhance dissolution and absorption.
Rationale 3: Ketoconazole (Nizoral) should be taken with water, fruit juice, coffee, or tea to enhance dissolution and absorption.
Rationale 4: Ketoconazole (Nizoral) should be taken with water, fruit juice, coffee, or tea to enhance dissolution and absorption.

Global Rationale: Ketoconazole (Nizoral) should be taken with water, fruit juice, coffee, or tea to enhance dissolution and absorption. Diet soda, regular soda, and milkwill impair dissolution and absorption.