A nurse is teaching a client who has a fungal infection about fluconazole.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

This is because penicillin G is a beta-lactam antibiotic that can cause severe allergic reactions in some people, such as anaphylaxis, rash, or angioedema. Therefore, the nurse should always check for any history of allergies before administering penicillin G or any other beta-lactam antibiotic.

Choice A is wrong because checking the client’s temperature is not a priority action before giving penicillin G.Although fever is a common sign of meningitis, it does not affect the administration of penicillin

Choice B is wrong because assessing the client’s level of consciousness is not a priority action before giving penicillin G.Although altered mental status is a common sign of meningitis, it does not affect the administration of penicillin

Choice D is wrong because obtaining a blood sample for culture and sensitivity is not a priority action before giving penicillin G.Although culture and sensitivity tests are important to identify the causative organism and the appropriate antibiotic, they should not delay the initiation of empiric therapy for meningitis.Penicillin G is effective against Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in adults.

This is because alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage and other side effects from fluconazole.Fluconazole is an antifungal medicine that is used to treat infections caused by fungus, such as yeast infections.

Choice A is wrong because fluconazole can be taken with or without food.

Food does not affect the absorption of the medicine.

Choice C is wrong because fluconazole can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, such as birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections.Therefore, a barrier method of contraception, such as condoms or diaphragms, should be used in addition to the hormonal method while taking fluconazole and for at least 1 week after the last dose.

Choice D is wrong because a rash can be a sign of a serious allergic reaction to fluconazole.

If a rash develops, the medication should not be stopped without consulting a doctor.Other symptoms of an allergic reaction include hives, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, or fever.