After teaching a group of nursing students about amphotericin B, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as true? Select all that apply
A) The drug is light sensitive.
B) It can be administered via IM injection.
C) The drug can cause renal damage.
D) Amphotericin B is administered in the outpatient setting.
E) The drug should be used within 8 hours.
Ans: A, C, E
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Amphotericin B is given only under close supervision in the hospital setting, can cause renal damage, is given IV usually over a period of 6 hours, and should be protected from light and used within 8 hours of reconstitution.
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