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A patient has been diagnosed with oral thrush (candidiasis) and prescribed fluconazole (brand name Diflucan). The patient asks what the medicine is used for and the nurse correctly replies:

A. "This is a medication used to treat bacterial infections."
B. "This is a medication used to treat fungal infections."
C. "This is a medication used to treat viral infections."
D. "This is a medication used to treat protozoan infections."
E. None of the above



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Final answer:

Fluconazole (Diflucan) treats fungal infections like oral thrush by inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis.


Explanation:

Fluconazole (brand name Diflucan) is a medication used to treat fungal infections, such as oral thrush, by inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis. Unlike bacteria killed by antibiotics, fungi are susceptible to antifungal drugs like fluconazole. It is commonly used for systemic yeast infections, including oral thrush and cryptococcal meningitis.


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