On routine examination, a 6-year-old asthmatic has the finding shown in the image below. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy for the lesions on this patient's oral mucosa?

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On routine examination, a 6-year-old asthmatic has the finding shown in the image below.  Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy for the lesions on this patient's oral mucosa?

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Eductional Objective: Nystatin is a polyene antifungal that is used to treat oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients who do not have advanced immunodeficiency. It works by binding to ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane, causing pores to form and fungal cell contents to leak. Nystatin is an oral "swish and swallow" agent that is not absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.

On Routine Examination, a 6-Year-Old Asthmatic Has the Finding Shown