A client with streptococcal pharyngitis is prescribed an ant…

A client with streptococcal pharyngitis is prescribed an antibiotic and is instructed to take the antibiotic three times a day for 10 days. After the 4th day, the client is asymptomatic and decides not to finish the medication. What complication is likely to result?

The client believes that they have “athlete’s foot” because…

The client believes that they have “athlete’s foot” because of burning and itching along with redness between the toes. The client looks in your bathroom drawer where medications are kept. The client pulls out the antibiotic ointment and applies this to the reddened areas. After 3 days of application, there is no improvement. Why is this medicine not working?