NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

For fungal infections of the nail, what type of therapy can reduce costs and toxicity but may be less effective?

1. Continuous therapy

2. Pulse therapy

3. Topical therapy

4. Systemic therapy

The correct answer is: Pulse therapy

Pulse therapy may reduce costs and toxicity compared to continuous or systemic therapy, but it may also be less effective in treating fungal infections of the nail. While topical therapy may also be less effective, it is often used as a first-line treatment due to its lower cost and lower toxicity potential compared to systemic therapy. Therefore, although pulse therapy may be a preferable option for certain patients, it may not always be the most effective choice for treating fungal infections of the nail.