Candida Albicans

  1. What body parts are affected by Candida? (3)
    S&S (7)
    3:1:3
    • GI: esophagus GI dysphagia
    • GU: white anus
    • Skin: vaginitis (groin lesions, vagina, axilla lesions)
  2. What drugs are administered for Candida? (4)
    • 1. Fluconazole
    • 2. Clotrimazole
    • 3. Itraconzole
    • 4. Amphotericin B
  3. What body parts are affected by Cryptococcus? (2)
    S&S (8) 4:4
    DT (4) 3:1
    • Respiratory:
    • pneumonia (septum culture),
    • fever,
    • cough,
    • malaise
    • Neuro-brain:
    • Meningitis (CT scan),
    • cognitive impairment(CSF analysis)
    • motor dysfunction (serum antigen),
    • seizures
  4. Drugs for Cryptococcus? (4)
    *one different
    • *flucytosine
    • 2. Fluconazole
    • 3. intraconazole
    • 4. Amphotercin B
  5. Fluconazole (Antifungal)
    S.E (3)
    • 1. Rash
    • 2. Diarrhea
    • 3. Abd. Pain
  6. Amphotercin B (Antifungal)
    S.E (7)
    DT (2)
    • 1. Fever
    • 2. Chills
    • 3. Rigor
    • 4. Delirium
    • 5. Hypokalemia (serum potassium)
    • 6. Bone Marrow Depression (CBC)
    • 7. Hypo/Hypertension
  7. Clotrimazole (Antifungal)
    S.E (6)
    • TOPICAL
    • 1. Erythema
    • 2. Stinging
    • 3. Edema
    • 4. Pruitus
    • 5. Urticaria
    • 6. Peeling
Author
jheneale
ID
15753
Card Set
Candida Albicans
Description
FUNGAL INFECTIONS R/T AIDS
Updated