The nurse in a dermatologist's clinic is caring for several patients seeing the prescriber for acne-related problems. For which patient who is prescribed a benzoyl peroxide formulation that contains sulfites would the nurse question the order?
a. The patient with renal disease
b. The patient with asthma
c. The patient with acne
d. The patient with liver disease
B
The nurse should question the order for the patient with asthma. Some formulations of benzoyl peroxide contain sulfites, which can cause potentially serious allergic reactions. The incidence is highest in patients with asthma.
The risk of allergic reactions is no higher in patients with renal disease, acne (it is indicated for the treatment of acne), or liver disease.
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