An RN begins his shift in the infusion center at the local oncology center. His first patient is a 45-year-old female who has been coming in weekly for the past month for her infusion of chemotherapy. She reports oral pain and difficulty eating that has been worsening since her last appointment. The nurse's assessment reveals a white film covering the inside of her cheeks and tongue. The RN swabs the inside of her mouth for microscopic analysis.
-The RN suspects the patient is suffering from oral candidiasis,caused by Candida albicans,and knows that treatment may require drugs that produce toxic side effects. Which of the following statements explains why drugs used to treat this type of infection can be toxic to humans?

Question

An RN begins his shift in the infusion center at the local oncology center. His first patient is a 45-year-old female who has been coming in weekly for the past month for her infusion of chemotherapy. She reports oral pain and difficulty eating that has been worsening since her last appointment.  The nurse's assessment reveals a white film covering the inside of her cheeks and tongue. The RN swabs the inside of her mouth for microscopic analysis.
-The RN suspects the patient is suffering from oral candidiasis,caused by Candida albicans,and knows that treatment may require drugs that produce toxic side effects. Which of the following statements explains why drugs used to treat this type of infection can be toxic to humans?

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Antifungal drugs target eukaryotic structures, such as the cell membrane or cell wall, that are found in both Candida albicans and human cells. This can lead to toxicity and side effects in the patient receiving the treatment.

An RN Begins His Shift in the Infusion Center at the Local