The male patient who has been on long-term antibiotic therapy inquires what may have caused his thrush. What is the most informative response of the nurse?
a. A vitamin A deficiency
b. Long-term antibiotic therapy has destroyed the normal flora of his mouth
c. An allergy to the antibiotic
d. Oral hygiene has been inadequate
ANS: B
Long-term antibiotic therapy destroys the normal flora of the oral cavity, allowing opportunistic infections to occur. Thrush is a common yeast infection.
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