Practice Question
A nurse is caring for four clients. The nurse should anticipate that a client who has which of the following conditions will be prescribed amphotericin B?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Systemic candidiasis exhibiting fever and chills
Rationale:
🌟 Amphotericin B is a broad-spectrum antifungal reserved for severe systemic fungal infections, such as systemic candidiasis.
🌟 It binds to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes, causing leakage of cellular components and fungal cell death.
🌟 Due to its high toxicity, it requires close monitoring for side effects like nephrotoxicity, hypokalemia, and chills/fever during infusion.
🌟 Pre-medication with antipyretics and antihistamines is often recommended to reduce infusion reactions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4