A teenage male patient is administered isotretinoin (Accutane) for severe acne. When teaching the teen and his parents about the medication, which of the following assessments should be routinely made?
A) Assess blood pressure.
B) Assess blood lipid levels.
C) Assess for euphoria.
D) Assess for increased weight.
B
Feedback:
The administration of isotretinoin is linked with increased blood lipid levels. The parents and teen should be taught that lipid levels should be periodically assessed. The assessment of blood pressure is not imperative. The patient should be assessed for depression, not euphoria. The patient will not need his weight assessed.
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