A 50-year-old patient asks about using tretinoin [Renova] to minimize wrinkles. What will the nurse 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 wrin-kles or sun-damaged skin.
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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