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Mollykgkg

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient who has oral candidiasis will begin using nystatin suspension to treat the infection. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
 
  a. Coat the buccal mucosa with the drug and then rinse your mouth.
  b. Gargle with the nystatin and then spit it out without swallowing.
  c. Mix the suspension with 4 ounces of water and then drink it.
  d. Swish the liquid in your mouth and then swallow after a few minutes.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a nursing student about the antifungal drug amphotericin B. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. Amphotericin B may be given intravenously or by mouth.
  b. Patients who take this drug should have potassium and magnesium levels assessed.
  c. Patients with renal disease should not take amphotericin B.
  d. This drug is used for severe systemic infections.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Patients should be taught to swish the suspension in the mouth to coat the tongue and buccal mucosa and then swallow the medication. It should not be spit out, diluted with water, or swallowed with water.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Amphotericin B is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so is not given by mouth. It can cause nephrotoxicity and electrolyte imbalance. It is highly toxic and is reserved for severe, systemic infections.


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