A patient presents to the clinic with tinea corporis. What would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?
Explanation
• Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the skin of the body (trunk or extremities), also known as ringworm. Tinea corporis should be treated with a topical imidazole (antifungal), such as miconazole cream.
Ringworm can affect the skin on your:
• The other three options are not indicated for the treatment of fungal infections.