The Nurse Would Question the Order for Isotretinoin (Accutane)that Was

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse would question the order for isotretinoin (Accutane) that was prescribed for a:

• A)20-year-old man with nodular acne who is an epileptic.
• B)22-year-old woman with severe acne who is pregnant.
• C)46-year-old woman with cystic acne who is on oral contraceptive pills.
• D)50-year-old man with cystic acne who is on medication for hypertension.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A medical treatment most commonly used for patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that have not responded to other treatments, involving electrical stimulation of the brain under anesthesia.

Antidepressant Drugs

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Imipramine

A tricyclic antidepressant used in the treatment of major depression and enuresis (bedwetting).

Monoamine Oxidase

An enzyme that breaks down monoamines, including various neurotransmitters, affecting mood and emotional states.