MCSA Nursing students are completing a peer presentation on drugs used to treat fungal infections. What mechanism of action do the students identify for anti-fungals?

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Anti-fungals typically inhibit ergosterol synthesis, a key component of fungal cell membranes. This disrupts the integrity of the fungal cell wall and ultimately leads to cell death. A, C, and D are not typical mechanisms of action for anti-fungal drugs.

MCSA Nursing Students Are Completing a Peer Presentation on Drugs