Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2000 of 2368

A client is prescribed a vaginal antifungal cream for candidiasis. Which statement by the client shows understanding?

  1. “My partner must be treated to prevent reinfection.”
  2. “This infection is an STI, so the health department must be told.”
  3. “The cream can weaken my latex condoms.”
  4. “I should use oral medication if I become pregnant.”
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Correct answer: “The cream can weaken my latex condoms.”

Antifungal creams and suppositories can weaken latex condoms or diaphragms. VVC is not an STI.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive Concepts: Vulvovaginal Candidiasis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026