Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 479 of 2368

A client is prescribed nystatin as a "swish and swallow" for oral thrush. Which instruction should the nurse give after the client swallows the medication?

  1. Rinse the mouth with water right away
  2. Do not eat or drink for 10 to 30 minutes
  3. Eat a meal immediately to prevent stomach upset
  4. Do not eat or drink for the next 4 hours
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Correct answer: Do not eat or drink for 10 to 30 minutes

The nurse instructs the client to avoid food and drink for 10 to 30 minutes so the medication stays in contact with the mouth.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Antimicrobials: ANTIFUNGALS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026