A patient is experiencing manifestations consistent with an oral fungal infection. The patient's health history is unremarkable. Which medication does the nurse anticipate being ordered to manage this condition initially?
1. Nystatin
2. Ciprofloxacin
3. Ampicillin
4. Viscous lidocaine
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Rationale 1: Initial management of an oral fungal infection typically includes nystatin. The medication is administered as a "swish and swallow.".
Rationale 2: Ciprofloxacin in an antibiotic and would not be used for the initial management of a fungal infection.
Rationale 3: Ampicillin is an antibiotic and is used to manage bacterial infections.
Rationale 4: Viscous lidocaine is used to manage oral discomfort, but it is not first-line therapy for fungal infections.
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