A Patient Has a Systemic Candidal Infection, and the Provider

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has a systemic candidal infection, and the provider has ordered oral fluconazole [Diflucan] 400 mg on day 1 and 200 mg once daily thereafter. What will the nurse do?

• A) Administer the drug as ordered.
• B) Contact the provider to discuss cutting the dosing in half.
• C) Contact the provider to discuss giving 400 mg on all days.
• D) Contact the provider to discuss giving the drug intravenously.

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