Answer to Question 1
1,2,4
Rationale 1: Burning or stinging may occur at the site of application.
Rationale 2: Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) is one of the fungal infections that is easily spread to others.
Rationale 3: There is very little absorption of topical antifungal drugs.
Rationale 4: Treatment of fungal infections takes an extended period of time.
Rationale 5: There is no reason to avoid coffee.
Global Rationale: Burning or stinging may occur at the site of application. Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) is one of the fungal infections that is easily spread to others. Treatment of fungal infections takes an extended period of time. There is very little absorption of topical antifungal drugs. There is no reason to avoid coffee.
Answer to Question 2
4,5
Rationale 1: Oral antifungal medications require avoidance of alcohol. The same is not true of topicals.
Rationale 2: Vigorous scrubbing should be avoided.
Rationale 3: Occlusive dressings should be avoided.
Rationale 4: Only a thin, even layer is necessary.
Rationale 5: The area should be allowed to air-dry, and loose-fitting clothing should be worn.
Global Rationale: Only a thin, even layer is necessary. The area should be allowed to air-dry, and loose-fitting clothing should be worn. Oral antifungal medications require avoidance of alcohol. The same is not true of topicals. Vigorous scrubbing should be avoided. Occlusive dressings should be avoided.