A patient reports using benzoyl peroxide 2.5% for acne but doesn't feel that it is working. The nurse notes papules and nodules on the patient's face, neck, and back, consistent with moderate acne vulgaris
The nurse will counsel this patient to ask the provider about
a. adding isotretinoin (Amnesteem) to the treatment regimen.
b. increasing the benzoyl peroxide to a 5% solution.
c. taking systemic antibiotics until symptoms improve.
d. using benzoyl peroxide 10% and a topical antibiotic.
ANS: D
Moderate acne requires a stronger concentration of benzoyl peroxide (10%) and possibly topical antibiotics. Isotretinoin is used for severe cystic acne. Systemic antibiotics are given for severe acne.
You might also like to view...
Morphine (Duramorph) is ordered for a patient's severe incisional pain. Which is correct concerning the length of time it should take for this medication to be administered IV?
a. 1 to 2 minutes b. 8 to 10 minutes c. 2 to 4 minutes d. 4 to 5 minutes
The nurse is evaluating a client in the intensive care unit to identify improvement in the client's condition. Which outcome does the nurse note as the result of inadequate compensatory mechanisms?
A) Liver dysfunction B) Organ damage C) Weight loss D) Unsteady gait
The nurse is counseling a couple who suspect that they could bear a child with a genetic abnormality. Which would be most important for the nurse when working with this family?
A) Gather information for three generations. B) Inform the family of the need for information. C) Maintain the confidentiality of the information. D) Present the information in a nondirective manner.
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old girl who was injured in a bicycle accident. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask during the health history?
A) "Has she been diagnosed with any chronic disorders?" B) "Is your daughter currently taking any medications?" C) "Is she allergic to any medications or drugs?" D) "Tell me how the bicycle accident happened."