Caspofungin has been ordered in the treatment of a patient who is being treated in the acute medicine unit for invasive aspergillosis. The nurse should teach the patient to promptly report what symptoms?
A) Cardiac symptoms
B) Diaphoresis
C) Dry mouth
D) Muscle pain
A
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Caspofungin is administered in the acute care setting. The patient should receive instruction about the histamine reaction to the medication and the necessity of reporting any cardiac symptoms. Diaphoresis, dry mouth, and muscle pain are not normally associated with the administration of caspofungin.
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