Question

3. A patient has been diagnosed with a mycotic condition. Which of

following drug types would be used to treat this condition?
O Antifungal
O Antiarrhythmic
O Diuretic
O Antiemetic

Answer 1

Anti-fungal

Step-by-step explanation:

In medical terminology, the root phrase 'myc/o-' in the first word of the term "mycotic condition" refers to a fungus. Therefore, the main class of drugs that will be indicated for the treatment of such condition would be an antifungal medication, the first option.

Antiarrhythmic medications are given to patients that are experiencing dysrhythmias that can be solved with pharmacotherapy, such as an atrial fibrillation (which can be remedied with digoxin).

Diuretics are medications that help to decrease edema or fluid volume, doing so by pulling more fluid from the patient's blood, filtering it through the kidneys, and excreting this excess fluid as urine. One such medication is known as furosemide (brand name Lasix).

Finally, antiemetic medications are given for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting, the latter of which is also known as emesis.