Author Question: A patient who is using a topical antifungal agent to treat mycosis calls the clinic to report a ... (Read 80 times)

jhjkgdfhk · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient who is using a topical antifungal agent to treat mycosis calls the clinic to report a severe rash that is accompanied by blisters. What will the nurse instruct the patient to do?

A) Continue the drug as the prescription indicates.
B) Scrub the rash with soap and water.
C) Stop using the drug immediately.
D) Decrease the amount of the medication used.

Question 2

After administering a medication, for what would the nurse assess the patient?

A) Drug effects
B) Allergies
C) Pregnancy
D) Preexisting conditions

tandmlomax84 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The patient should stop using the drug. The rash could indicate sensitivity to the drug or worsening of the condition being treated. Scrubbing the rash could cause further irritation and increase the risk for other infections. Continuing the drug could cause further complications. Decreasing the medication would be ineffective in treating the infection while continuing to risk further complications.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
After the medication is administered, the nurse assesses the patient for drug affects, both therapeutic and adverse. The nurse would assess the patient for allergies, preexisting conditions, and pregnancy before administering a medication.