Deck 42: Antifungal Drugs

Question 1

A patient is placed on a drug that inhibits synthesis of β-(1,3)-D-glucan. Which infection is most likely being treated?

A) cryptococcal meningitis
B) tinea capitis
C) sporotrichosis
D) Candida krusei infection
E) Histoplasma capsulatum infection

Answer 1

Candida krusei infection

Question 2

A patient receiving drug therapy for invasive candidiasis experiences abnormally colored vision and photophobia. Which other adverse reaction is associated with this drug?

A) hepatitis
B) electrolyte abnormalities
C) peripheral neuropathy
D) renal toxicity
E) QT prolongation

Answer 2

hepatitis

Question 3

A woman experiences hypopigmented and hyperpigmented macules on her upper body. Which agent is applied topically treat this condition?

A) flucytosine
B) ciclopirox
C) fluconazole
D) caspofungin
E) posaconazole

Answer 3

ciclopirox