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•Risk for Serious Fungal Infection Patients at increased risk include those who are immunocompromised and those taking antibiotics for bacterial infections. Patients with heart disease or diabetes are not specifically at higher risk. •Sulfonamides Sulfonamides are prescribed primarily for urinary tract infections and work by blocking a step in folic acid synthesis. Examples include sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim and sulfadiazine. •Prognosis When a physician tells a patient that full recovery is expected, they have provided a prognosis. •Classification of Antibacterial Medications Methods of classifying antibacterials include bacteriostatic versus bactericidal, broad spectrum versus narrow spectrum, and mechanism of action. Aerobic versus anaerobic classification is not a primary method. •Challenges in Therapy Long duration of therapy, medication noncompliance, inappropriate drug doses, and difficulty diagnosing the disease are common challenges. •Virus Classification Viruses are classified based on whether they contain RNA or DNA. They are not classified by gram stain, oxygen requirements, or symptom location. •Signs and Symptoms An elevated heart rat...