A nursing student asks a nurse about flucytosine (Ancobon). Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a. "Flucytosine has a broad antifungal spectrum."
b. "Irreversible neutropenia and thrombocytopenia may occur with this drug."
c. "Resistance is common with this medication."
d. "Severe hepatic injury is common and limits this drug's use."
ANS: C
The development of resistance during flucytosine therapy is common and is a serious clinical problem. Flucytosine has a narrow antifungal spectrum. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia may occur but are reversible. Severe hepatic injury is rare; mild and reversible hepatic dysfunction is common.
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