A 14-year-old patient has moderate acne that has not responded to topical drugs. The nurse will suggest that the patient and her parents discuss which treatment with the provider?
a. Combination oral contraceptive medica-tion
b. Doxycycline [Vibramycin]
c. Isotretinoin [Accutane]
d. Spironolactone
B
For moderate to severe acne, oral antibiotics are indicated. Doxycycline is a drug of first choice. Hormonal agents, such as oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), are used in female patients who are at least 15 years old. Isotretinoin is used when other treatments fail and acne is severe. Spironolac-tone is used when OCPs fail.
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