Two months later, the teen returns with no noticeable improvement. The acne is now causing the teen extreme distress because of the impact on her appearance. The physician prescribes Accutane. The teen is 16 years old
How will this affect the patient education the teen will need? a. Accutane has a strong odor, so the teen may not comply with treatment
b. Accutane has few side effects, so little education is needed
c. Accutane will harm a developing fetus, so contraception will be needed if the teen is sexually active
d. Female patients cannot take Accutane, so there will not be any need to educate this teen on a drug that she will not take
C
Accutane does not have a strong odor. Accutane has many significant side effects, so careful monitoring and education is required. Accutane is very teratogenic, and patients must not become pregnant while taking this drug. Female patients can take this drug, but they must use contraception if they are of child-bearing age and are sexually active.
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