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Pronunciation |
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(KAN
dee da AL bi kans mo NIL
ya) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Dermatophytin-O |
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Generic
Available |
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No |
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Synonyms |
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Monilia Skin
Test |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Diagnostic Agent |
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Use |
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Screen for detection of nonresponsiveness to antigens in immunocompromised
individuals |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Stability |
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Refrigerate |
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Usual Dosage |
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Intradermal: 0.1 mL, examine reaction site in 24-48 hours; induration of
greater than or equal to 5 mm in diameter is a positive
reaction |
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Administration |
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Administer by intradermal injection into flexor surface of forearm using a
tuberculin syringe with a 3/8
" to 1/2
" 26- or 27-gauge needle |
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Patient
Information |
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Test must be read at 24-48 hours or 48-72 hours |
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Nursing
Implications |
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Shallow S.C. injection is a less painful alternate method that may be
used |
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Dosage Forms |
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Injection:
Scratch: 1:10 (5 mL) |
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