NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What management option is common for both mucositis and Hemorrhagic cystitis?

  1. Antivirals and antifungals

  2. Atropine

  3. Ensure adequate hydration

  4. Limit lifetime cumulative dose

The correct answer is: Ensure adequate hydration

For both mucositis and hemorrhagic cystitis, ensuring adequate hydration is a common management option. Adequate hydration helps to flush out toxins in the urine, dilute any irritants, and promote healing of the affected mucosal surfaces. This approach is beneficial in reducing the severity of symptoms and promoting recovery in both conditions. While antivirals and antifungals may be used for specific infections causing mucositis, they are not typically indicated for the management of hemorrhagic cystitis. Atropine is not a standard treatment for either mucositis or hemorrhagic cystitis and is not commonly used for these conditions. Limiting the lifetime cumulative dose may be relevant for certain medications or exposures that can contribute to mucositis or hemorrhagic cystitis, but this option is not a specific management option for these conditions.