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candida infections

  1. what is the TOPICAL antifungal agent for candida infections?
    clotrimazole trouche
  2. the systemic oral antifungal agent for candida infections (primary therapy)
    ketoconazole
  3. what is the MOST USED, readily absorbed SYSTEMIC antifungal agent?
    fluconazole
  4. itraconazole is a ________ oral antifungal agent for candida
    SYSTEMIC
  5. what should be used if the candida is refractory to nystatin?
    clotrimazole troughe
  6. how often should ketonazole be used?
    apply 1x/day 2-4 wks
  7. how often should clotrimazole trouche be used?
    5x/day for 14 days
  8. what should be used if the candida infection is resistant to fluconazole?
    itraconazole
  9. can nystatin be used for candida infections?
    yes
Author
jackiedh
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candida infections
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candida infections pharm test 2
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