From the list provided, select the drugs that can cause oral candidiasis

a. corticosteroid inhaler
b. chlorhexidine mouthrinse
c. Listerine mouthrinse
d. acetaminophen with codeine
e. broad-spectrum antibitics


a,e. Patients using a corticosteroid inhaler for asthma should be instructed to brush their teeth and rinse their mouth with water after each use to prevent development of oral candidiasis. Additionally, broad-spectrum antibiotics can cause oral or systemic fungal infections.

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