NR 566 Week 2 Exam – Antifungal & Anthelmintic
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1. Which medication is commonly prescribed to treat scabies?
Ivermectin
Fluconazole
Amphotericin B
Permethrin
2. What is a necessary precaution to take before administering Amphotericin B?
Administer with food.
Monitor blood pressure.
Obtain baseline renal function tests.
Check for allergies to penicillin.
3. If a patient is unable to take oral medications due to gastrointestinal issues,
what alternative administration method for Azoles might be considered?
Topical application
Inhalation therapy
Sublingual administration
Intravenous administration
4. Describe the nature of infusion reactions that may occur with Amphotericin B
administration.
Infusion reactions are mild side effects that do not require medical
attention.
, Infusion reactions are adverse effects that occur during or shortly
after the infusion of Amphotericin B, often characterized by fever,
chills, and hypotension.
Infusion reactions are primarily related to allergic responses to the
drug.
Infusion reactions are only seen in patients with pre-existing
conditions.
5. Ketoconazole should only be prescribed when other antifungal agents are
not effective due to its potential for:
steven-johnson's syndrome
diarrhea
vomiting
hepatotoxicity
6. Which medications are commonly prescribed to treat hookworm infections?
Ivermectin and Praziquantel
Amphotericin B and Azoles
Nystatin and Griseofulvin
Albendazole and Mebendazole
7. Candida is treated with
chloramphenicol
nystatin
gancyclovoir
tetracycline
,8. What type of infections is Amphotericin B primarily used to treat?
Parasitic infections
Bacterial infections
Fungal infections
Viral infections
9. Describe the type of infection that thickening and discoloration of toenails
typically indicates and the general approach to treatment.
Thickening and discoloration of toenails are signs of a viral infection,
treated with antivirals.
Thickening and discoloration of toenails typically indicate a fungal
infection, which is generally treated with antifungal medications.
Thickening and discoloration of toenails are due to poor circulation,
requiring surgical intervention.
Thickening and discoloration of toenails indicate a bacterial infection,
treated with antibiotics.
10. Treatment and prevention for tinea pedis:
topical steroid with a cool dressing for 6 weeks
permethrin 250 mg PO for 6 weeks
valtrex 1-2 times daily X 4 weeks for treatment
Tolnaftate 1-2 times daily X 4 weeks for treatment
11. What is the common antifungal medication used to treat toenail fungus?
Itraconazole
Amphotericin B
, Fluconazole
Terbinafine
12. If a patient with a history of liver disease is prescribed Ketoconazole, what
steps should a healthcare provider take to mitigate risks associated with its
black box warning?
Monitor liver function tests regularly during treatment.
Prescribe a different antifungal without any monitoring.
Increase the dosage to ensure effectiveness.
Advise the patient to stop taking all other medications.
13. What is the primary mechanism of action of the Azoles class of antifungal
medications?
DNA replication
Cell wall synthesis
Protein synthesis
Ergosterol synthesis
14. What is the primary method of administration for Amphotericin B?
Intravenously
Orally
Subcutaneously
Topically
15. Describe the condition known as onychomycosis and its typical symptoms.
Onychomycosis is a condition caused by poor nail hygiene.
Pharmacology 2026 | Questions & Verified Answers | Latest
Update | Graded A+
1. Which medication is commonly prescribed to treat scabies?
Ivermectin
Fluconazole
Amphotericin B
Permethrin
2. What is a necessary precaution to take before administering Amphotericin B?
Administer with food.
Monitor blood pressure.
Obtain baseline renal function tests.
Check for allergies to penicillin.
3. If a patient is unable to take oral medications due to gastrointestinal issues,
what alternative administration method for Azoles might be considered?
Topical application
Inhalation therapy
Sublingual administration
Intravenous administration
4. Describe the nature of infusion reactions that may occur with Amphotericin B
administration.
Infusion reactions are mild side effects that do not require medical
attention.
, Infusion reactions are adverse effects that occur during or shortly
after the infusion of Amphotericin B, often characterized by fever,
chills, and hypotension.
Infusion reactions are primarily related to allergic responses to the
drug.
Infusion reactions are only seen in patients with pre-existing
conditions.
5. Ketoconazole should only be prescribed when other antifungal agents are
not effective due to its potential for:
steven-johnson's syndrome
diarrhea
vomiting
hepatotoxicity
6. Which medications are commonly prescribed to treat hookworm infections?
Ivermectin and Praziquantel
Amphotericin B and Azoles
Nystatin and Griseofulvin
Albendazole and Mebendazole
7. Candida is treated with
chloramphenicol
nystatin
gancyclovoir
tetracycline
,8. What type of infections is Amphotericin B primarily used to treat?
Parasitic infections
Bacterial infections
Fungal infections
Viral infections
9. Describe the type of infection that thickening and discoloration of toenails
typically indicates and the general approach to treatment.
Thickening and discoloration of toenails are signs of a viral infection,
treated with antivirals.
Thickening and discoloration of toenails typically indicate a fungal
infection, which is generally treated with antifungal medications.
Thickening and discoloration of toenails are due to poor circulation,
requiring surgical intervention.
Thickening and discoloration of toenails indicate a bacterial infection,
treated with antibiotics.
10. Treatment and prevention for tinea pedis:
topical steroid with a cool dressing for 6 weeks
permethrin 250 mg PO for 6 weeks
valtrex 1-2 times daily X 4 weeks for treatment
Tolnaftate 1-2 times daily X 4 weeks for treatment
11. What is the common antifungal medication used to treat toenail fungus?
Itraconazole
Amphotericin B
, Fluconazole
Terbinafine
12. If a patient with a history of liver disease is prescribed Ketoconazole, what
steps should a healthcare provider take to mitigate risks associated with its
black box warning?
Monitor liver function tests regularly during treatment.
Prescribe a different antifungal without any monitoring.
Increase the dosage to ensure effectiveness.
Advise the patient to stop taking all other medications.
13. What is the primary mechanism of action of the Azoles class of antifungal
medications?
DNA replication
Cell wall synthesis
Protein synthesis
Ergosterol synthesis
14. What is the primary method of administration for Amphotericin B?
Intravenously
Orally
Subcutaneously
Topically
15. Describe the condition known as onychomycosis and its typical symptoms.
Onychomycosis is a condition caused by poor nail hygiene.
