A 16-year old male has come to the dermatology clinic for treatment of nodular cystic acne. The nurse would expect that the treatment will consist of which of the following medications?
A) Acyclovir (Zovirax)
B) Isotretinoin (Accutane)
C) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
D) Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
Ans: B
Feedback: Accutane is an oral retinoid that has shown dramatic results in patients with nodular cystic acne unresponsive to conventional therapy. Zovirax is used in the treatment of herpes zoster as an oral antiviral agent. Benadryl is an oral antihistamine used in the treatment of pruritus. Intralesional injections of Kenalog have been utilized in the treatment of psoriasis.
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