Which superficial mycosis is generally treated with oral ...

[silviawilliams41]

Which superficial mycosis is generally treated with oral antifungal agents?
 
  a. Tinea capitis
  b. Tinea corporis
  c. Tinea cruris
  d. Tinea pedis

Question 2

A nursing student asks a nurse about flucytosine Ancobon. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
 
  a. Flucytosine has a broad antifungal spec-trum.
  b. Irreversible neutropenia and thrombocy-topenia may occur with this drug.
  c. Resistance is common with this medica-tion.
  d. Severe hepatic injury is common and limits this drug's use.

[aham8f]

Answer to Question 1

A
Tinea capitis must be treated with oral agents for 6 to 8 weeks. Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis may be treated topically.

Answer to Question 2

C
The development of resistance during flucytosine therapy is common and is a serious clinical problem. Flucytosine has a narrow antifungal spectrum. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia may occur but are reversible. Severe hepatic injury is rare; mild and reversible hepatic dysfunction is common.

[silviawilliams41]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[lindahyatt42]

Excellent