Question 1

Which are qualities of subcutaneous mycoses? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  It is most common in northern countries. 
B)  It can be grossly disfiguring. 
C)  It involves skin, fascia and bone. 
D)  It is caused by dermatophytes. 
E)  Is commonly referred to as candidiasis. 
A)  It is most common in northern countries. 
B)  It can be grossly disfiguring. 
C)  It involves skin, fascia and bone. 
D)  It is caused by dermatophytes. 
E)  Is commonly referred to as candidiasis. B,C

Question 2

If the antifungal terbinafine is administered orally for more than six weeks for a fungal nail infection,the person should be advised to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood cholesterol levels monitored. 
B)  liver enzyme levels and blood count monitored. 
C)  respiratory function monitored. 
D)  aural function monitored. 
A)  blood cholesterol levels monitored. 
B)  liver enzyme levels and blood count monitored. 
C)  respiratory function monitored. 
D)  aural function monitored. B

Question 3

Systemic candidiasis can be treated with parenteral:

Accepted Answer

A)  amphotericin. 
B)  griseofulvin. 
C)  itraconazole. 
D)  terbinafine. 
A)  amphotericin. 
B)  griseofulvin. 
C)  itraconazole. 
D)  terbinafine. A

Question 4

Tinea cruris is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  athlete's foot. 
B)  ringworm. 
C)  onychomycosis. 
D)  jockstrap itch. 
A)  athlete's foot. 
B)  ringworm. 
C)  onychomycosis. 
D)  jockstrap itch.

Question 5

Tinea barbae affects the:

Accepted Answer

A)  nails. 
B)  beard. 
C)  groin. 
D)  head. 
A)  nails. 
B)  beard. 
C)  groin. 
D)  head.

Question 6

The benefit of combining PEG with interferon is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the dose interval is reduced. 
B)  influenza-type symptoms are reduced. 
C)  it can be produced by recombinant DNA technology. 
D)  it increases the activity of interferon. 
A)  the dose interval is reduced. 
B)  influenza-type symptoms are reduced. 
C)  it can be produced by recombinant DNA technology. 
D)  it increases the activity of interferon.

Question 7

The antifungal amphotericin can be used:

Accepted Answer

A)  topically, intravenously and in lozenge form. 
B)  intramuscularly, intrathecally and transdermally. 
C)  intramuscularly and intravenously. 
D)  topically and orally. 
A)  topically, intravenously and in lozenge form. 
B)  intramuscularly, intrathecally and transdermally. 
C)  intramuscularly and intravenously. 
D)  topically and orally.

Question 8

________,which occur in about one-third of individuals on voriconazole,should be regularly monitored.Which changes are reversible when voriconazole therapy is completed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hearing and vestibular changes 
B)  Vision changes 
C)  Muscle strength changes 
D)  Taste changes 
A)  Hearing and vestibular changes 
B)  Vision changes 
C)  Muscle strength changes 
D)  Taste changes

Exam 74: Antifungal Agents

Which are qualities of subcutaneous mycoses? Select all that apply.

If the antifungal terbinafine is administered orally for more than six weeks for a fungal nail infection,the person should be advised to have:

Systemic candidiasis can be treated with parenteral:

Tinea cruris is also known as:

Tinea barbae affects the:

The benefit of combining PEG with interferon is:

The antifungal amphotericin can be used:

________,which occur in about one-third of individuals on voriconazole,should be regularly monitored.Which changes are reversible when voriconazole therapy is completed?

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