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A Patient Diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome Is Ordered to Take

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A patient diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome is ordered to take ketoconazole (Nizoral) .The patient asks why she is being prescribed an antifungal drug.The nurse's best response is:


A) "Although this is an antifungal drug, the drug also blocks the formation of glucocorticoids, lowering their level in your blood."
B) "You are at a great risk for fungal infections at this time."
C) "Cushing's syndrome is caused by a fungal infection of the adrenal glands, and the medication will reverse the disease process."
D) "You were given some false information about this medication.Tell me who told you this."

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