Author Question: A client is admitted with a systemic fungal infection. How does the nurse anticipate this infection ... (Read 96 times)

nautica902 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is admitted with a systemic fungal infection. How does the nurse anticipate this infection will affect the client?

1. It affects the skin.
2. It affects the oral mucosa.
3. It affects internal organs.
4. It affects the scalp.

Question 2

The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care unit with Trichomonas vaginalis. What medication does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client?

1. Zidovudine (AZT)
2. Nystatin (Mycostatin)
3. Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
4. Metronidazole (Flagyl)

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

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This is a superficial infection.
Rationale 2: This is a superficial infection.
Rationale 3: Systemic mycoses are those affecting internal organs, typically the lungs, brain, and digestive organs. Although much less common than superficial mycoses, systemic fungal infections affect multiple body systems, and are sometimes fatal to patients with suppressed immune systems.
Rationale 4: This is a superficial infection.

Global Rationale: Systemic mycoses are those affecting internal organs, typically the lungs, brain, and digestive organs. Although much less common than superficial mycoses, systemic fungal infections affect multiple body systems, and are sometimes fatal to patients with suppressed immune systems. The skin, oral mucosa, and scalp are all superficial infections.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1:Zidovudine (AZT) is an antiretroviral drug for HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 2:Nystatin (Mycostatin) is used for candidiasis infections.
Rationale 3:Ketoconazole (Nizoral) is used for severe systemic infections.
Rationale 4: Metronidazole (Flagyl) is the drug of choice for both giardiasis and trichomoniasis due to Trichomonas vaginalis.

Global Rationale: Metronidazole (Flagyl) is the drug of choice for both giardiasis and trichomoniasis due to Trichomonas vaginalis. The other choices are not the drug of choice for this client.