An 8-year-old child is in the clinic and is diagnosed with ringworm. Which medications does the nurse anticipate teaching the child and parents about? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Griseofulvin (Fulvicin)
B.
Infliximab (Remicade)
C.
Ketaconazole (Selenium)
D.
Naproxen (Naprosyn)
E.
Salicylates (Aspirin)
ANS: A, C
A child diagnosed with ringworm will require teaching regarding antifungal medications. Griseofulvin (Fulvicin) and ketaconazole (Selenium) are appropriate medications to include in the teaching session. The other medications are not used to treat ringworm.
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