For which patient would the nurse question an order for isotretinoin (Accutane)?
a. A 20-year-old epileptic man with nodular acne and epilepsy
b. A 22-year-old pregnant woman with se-vere acne
c. A 46-year-old woman on oral contracep-tive pills with cystic acne
d. A 50-year-old hypertensive man with cys-tic acne
B
Accutane is considered a teratogen and can cause fetal malformations. Patients of childbearing age must be on a contraceptive.
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a. true b. false