Question

A patient is taking nystatin (Mycostatin) oral lozenges to treat an oral candidiasis infection resulting from inhaled corticosteroid therapy for asthma. Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate?

Select one:
a. "Rinse your mouth with water before using your inhaler."
b. "Rinse your mouth with mouthwash after taking the inhaler."
c. "Let the lozenge dissolve slowly and completely in your mouth without chewing it."
d. "Chew the lozenges until they are completely dissolved."

Answer 1

The appropriate instruction is to let the lozenge dissolve slowly and completely in the mouth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The appropriate instruction by the nurse for a patient taking nystatin (Mycostatin) oral lozenges to treat an oral candidiasis infection resulting from inhaled corticosteroid therapy for asthma is to let the lozenge dissolve slowly and completely in your mouth without chewing it.