The nurse is teaching a nursing student about the antifungal drug amphotericin B. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Amphotericin B may be given intravenously or by mouth."
b. "Patients who take this drug should have potassium and magnesium levels assessed."
c. "Patients with renal disease should not take amphotericin B."
d. "This drug is used for severe systemic infections."
ANS: A
Amphotericin B is not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, so is not given by mouth. It can cause nephrotoxicity and electrolyte imbalance. It is highly toxic and is reserved for severe, systemic infections.
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