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Azoles (Ketoconazole)

"-azole" suffix

Which prefix or suffix is best associated with antifungal medication?

Indications

Local and Less Serious Systemic Mycosis

Which of the following is most likely an indication for treating with an azole?

Mechanism

Inhibits Ergosterol Synthesis

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with azoles?

Inhibits P450

Side Effects

Liver Dysfunction

During your assessment of a patient taking ketoconazole which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Inhibition of Testosterone Synthesis

Amphotericin B

Systemic Mycosis

Which of the following diseases or disorders could most likely be treated with amphotericin B?

Fungal Meningitis

Last Resort for Protozoan infections

Polyene

Which of the following drug classes is associated with amphotericin B?

Binds Ergosterol

What is the mechanism of action best associated with amphotericin B?

Forms Membrane Pores

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with amphotericin B?

Amphotericin B Side Effects & Toxicity

Fever/Chills "Shake and Bake"

Which of the following side effects is most likely associated with amphotericin B toxicity?

Nephrotoxicity

Milder with Liposomes

Which of the following is the most appropriate statement about the nephrotoxic symptoms associated with amphotericin B toxicity?

Hypotension

Anemia

IV Phlebitis

Which of the following side effects is most likely a result of an acute reaction to the injection site of amphotericin B?

Arrhythmias

Nystatin

Candidiasis

Nystatin is most often used to treat which of the following?

Vaginal

Nystatin is most commonly used for which of the following forms of candidiasis?

Oral

Cutaneous

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with Nystatin?

Topical form of Amphotericin B

Which of the following is best associated with Nystatin?

Rash

During your assessment of a patient with Nystatin which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

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