An Adolescent Patient Who Has Acne Is Given a Regimen

question 8

Multiple Choice

An adolescent patient who has acne is given a regimen of topical medications and an oral antibiotic that generally clears up lesions to fewer than 10 within 6 to 8 weeks. At a 2-month follow-up, the patient continues to have more than 25 lesions. The child's parent affirms that the child is using the medications as prescribed. Which evaluation statement is correct for this patient?

• A) "Goal of fewer than 10 lesions in 6 to 8 weeks is not met."
• B) "Goal that the medication will be effective is not met."
• C) "Goal that the patient will take medications as prescribed is not met."
• D) "Goal that the patient understands the medication regimen is not met."

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