A 50-year-old patient asks about using tretinoin (Renova) to minimize wrinkles. What will the nurse will tell the patient?
a. The drug may be discontinued once results are obtained.
b. Results may be visible within a few weeks of starting therapy.
c. Systemic toxicity is a common effect in patients with sensitive skin.
d. The drug is not effective on coarse wrinkles or sun-damaged skin.
ANS: D
Tretinoin is used to treat fine wrinkles, not coarse wrinkles, and does not repair sun-damaged skin. Treatment with Renova must continue to maintain the response to the drug. Results are not visible for up to 6 months after beginning therapy. Systemic toxicity is not common.
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