click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Pharmacology
ANTI INFECTIVE AGENTS Antifungal Agents
Question | Answer |
---|---|
Amphotericin B are | Fungicidal & fungistatic effective in Rx of systemic fungal infections in immunocompromised pts |
Nephrotoxicity occurs when given | Amphotericin B |
What are the routes of administration for Fluconazole/Diflucan? | PO or IV |
Fluconazole/Diflucan can cause _____ disturbances * ____ increase serum ________. | Can cause GI distrubances & increase serum aminotransferase. |
Fluconazole/Diflucan are effective against______ | Effective against systemic & CNS candida & cryptococcus |
Nystatin is similar to _______ | Similar structure & mechaism as amphotericin |
Nystatin is used as a topical agent in _____ & oral _______ infections. | Used as topical agent in vagina & oral candida infections |
Nystatin in PO forms causes ______ | PO forms causes GI distress |
What are nursing implications for Nystatin? | Infusion reactions with amphotericin B Amphotericin B should not be combined with other nephrotoxic drugs. Administration of nystatin suspension |