A Patient Has Severe Acne That Has Been Refractory to Treatment

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient has severe acne that has been refractory to treatment. The patient is taking tetracycline and using topical tretinoin [Retin-A] and has been applying benzoyl peroxide twice daily. The provider asks the nurse to teach this patient about isotretinoin [Accutane], which the patient will begin taking in a few weeks. The nurse will include which statement when teaching this patient about this drug?

• A) "Alcohol may be consumed in moderation when taking this drug."
• B) "Skin rash, headache, and hair loss are common with this drug."
• C) "Tetracycline must be discontinued before beginning the isotretinoin."
• D) "Two pregnancy tests are required before each monthly refill of your prescription."

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Definitions:

Receptive Vocabulary

The words a person can understand when heard or read, even if they cannot actively use them in speech or writing.

Morphemes

Morphemes are the smallest grammatical units in a language that carry meaning, such as words, prefixes, or suffixes.

Mental Abilities

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