Teaching for patients taking tretinoin includes:
A. Avoid taking vit D as this will make your skin more sensitive to light
B. Dont' use other OTC acne meds or skin products that will dry your skin
C. If you are allergic to fish you shouldn't take this
D. Avoid direct sunlight and use sunscreen as you are more likely to have skin damage when using this.
E. Monitor your PT/INR for risk of excess bleeding
Answer:
B. Dont' use other OTC acne meds or skin products that will dry your skin
C. If you are allergic to fish you shouldn't take this
D. Avoid direct sunlight and use sunscreen as you are more likely to have skin damage when using this.
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