A patient is prescribed oral griseofulvin (fulvicin) for a fungal infection of the nails. The nurse instructs the patient to take the medication with food. Which of the following food should the nurse recommend to the patient? Select all that apply.

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A patient is prescribed oral griseofulvin (fulvicin) for a fungal infection of the nails. The nurse instructs the patient to take the medication with food. Which of the following food should the nurse recommend to the patient?  Select all that apply.

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Griseofulvin is better absorbed when taken with fatty foods. Ice cream and cheese are high in fat, which can enhance the absorption of the medication.

A Patient Is Prescribed Oral Griseofulvin (Fulvicin) for a Fungal