PH-D2-Clotrimazole
Ms. Jones brings 6-week-old Sam to the clinic because of a bright red rash in the diaper area that has gotten worse since she started putting over-the-counter antibiotic cream on it 3 days ago. Sam is diagnosed with diaper Candida or a yeast infection. Clotrimazole (Lotrimin) topical TID for 14 days to the diaper area has been prescribed.
- Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of Clotrimazole (Lotrimin).
- Develop a teaching plan for Ms. Jones including age-appropriate considerations for Sam.
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.
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Requirements: 500 words
Answer preview
Clotrimazole is utilized to treat and manage various skin and fungal infections. This drug has been approved by the Federal Drug Association (FDA) to treat conditions effectively. Common diseases include vaginal and oral candidiasis, athlete’s foot, ringworm, and dermatomycoses (Jain, Jain, and Rawat, 2015). This drug functions by altering the permeability of the fungal cell wall.
Develop a teaching plan for Ms. Jones, including age-appropriate considerations for Sam.
The teaching plan for Ms. Jones, including the age-appropriate consideration for Sam, begins with being aware of the signs of a yeast infection in a baby. The symptoms of the condition will depend on its location. Common signs that appear on the navel include pimples,
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