A patient is experiencing manifestations consistent with an oral fungal infection. The patient's health history is unremarkable. Which medication does the nurse anticipate being ordered to manage this condition initially?

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Nystatin is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat oral fungal infections such as thrush. Ciprofloxacin and ampicillin are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, and viscous lidocaine is a local anesthetic used to relieve pain. However, none of these medications would be effective in treating a fungal infection.

A Patient Is Experiencing Manifestations Consistent with an Oral Fungal