Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1278 of 2368
A child has tinea capitis. Which treatment does the nurse expect?
- An oral antifungal
- A topical antifungal cream alone
- An antifungal powder after swimming
- A topical antibiotic ointment
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Correct answer: An oral antifungal
Tinea capitis needs systemic treatment with oral antifungals because topical medicine is not effective.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026