Nystatin (Mycostatin) has been prescribed for a client topically. ...

[Lobcity]

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

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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.

[Lobcity]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Sarahjh]

Excellent