An adolescent patient has acne characterized by pustules and scarring. Which teaching information is most appropriate for the nurse to give the patient and family?
A.
"Scrub your face vigorously twice a day with soap and water."
B.
"Tetracycline (Sumacin) will make you more sensitive to the sun."
C.
"Use good moisturizer because treatment is very drying."
D.
"You need a pregnancy test every 3 months on isotretinoin (Accutane)."
ANS: B
Tetracycline, minocyline, and doxycycline all cause photosensitivity, so the nurse should warn the teen about sun exposure and use of tanning beds. Skin cleansing should be gentle. Although acne treatments are very drying, makeup and moisturizers should not be applied on top of the dry skin. Pregnancy tests are done prior to starting treatment with Accutane, every month during treatment, and 1 month after treatment has stopped.
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