Discuss the pharmacokinetics and mechanism of action of fluconazole and include pertinent patient education.
5. Discuss the pharmacokinetics and mechanism of action of fluconazole and include pertinent patient education.
6. M.A, a 25-year-old Hispanic female presents to the local clinic with the chief complaint of “an itchy rash” to her bilaterally forearms that has been worsening for the past 2 weeks. She reports that it initially started on her right forearm and then spread to her left forearm. She reports using Benadryl cream to “help with the itching”, but it has been ineffective. Her younger brother had a similar rash 2 weeks prior, but his has since resolved.
Vital signs: T 98.4 F, P 69, RR 19, BP 117/80, Pain 0/10Allergies: NKDA, No food or environmental allergensPhysical examination: red pruritic, inflamed patches that are annular and raised with central clearing to her bilateral forearms.
What is your diagnosis? What testing / labs are needed (if any)? What is the first-line treatment for your diagnosis? Give your complete treatment plan, to include medication (dosage, frequency, etc.). Include patient education.
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