A patient who has AIDS is at risk to contract aspergillosis. The nurse will anticipate that which antifungal medication will be ordered prophylactically for this patient?

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Posaconazole is an antifungal medication commonly used for prophylaxis against aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients, including those with AIDS. Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections, and is not effective against fungal infections. Micafungin and Voriconazole are antifungal medications used to treat a variety of fungal infections, but are not typically used as prophylaxis for aspergillosis.

A Patient Who Has AIDS Is at Risk to Contract