1) Which patient is at highest risk for recurrent candidiasis? a) Young adult, no history b) Controlled asthma patient c) Poorly controlled diabetes d) Seasonal allergies patient 2) What instruction is MOST important to prevent oral candidiasis with inhaled corticosteroids? a) Before meals b) Rinse and gargle c) Increase fluid intake d) Brush teeth daily 3) Which intervention prevents fungal infections in skin folds? a) Occlusive dressings b) Keep skin dry c) Topical steroid use d) Limit bathing 4) Why avoid unnecessary antibiotic use? a) Cause viral resistance b) Reduce drug absorption c) Disrupt normal flora d) Increase blood glucose 5) Which lab tests should be monitored during systemic antifungal therapy? a) CBC and INR b) Creatinine and BUN c) ALT, AST, ALP d) Potassium and sodium 6) What is the nurse’s priority action for fluconazole side effects? a) Reassure patient b) Double the dose c) Report to provider d) Increase hydration 7) Which teaching point prevents tinea infections? a) Share towels b) Keep skin moist c) Avoid barefoot in showers d) Use antibiotics 8) Why are antifungals more toxic than antibiotics? a) Fungi grow faster b) Always given IV c) Similar to human cells d) Destroy red blood cells 9) How to prevent protozoal infections like giardiasis? a) Avoid dairy b) Drink untreated water c) Hand hygiene, safe water d) Use antifungals 10) What is the MOST important assessment for recurrent fungal infections? a) Vision screening b) Blood pressure c) Medications, hygiene, glycemic control d) Family cancer history

Nursing and Fungal Infections Quiz

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