Which of the following drugs is used to treat acne?
A) Dovonex (calcipotriene)
B) Azelex (azelaic acid)
C) Uvadex (methoxsalen)
D) Soriatane (acitretin)
B) Azelex (azelaic acid)
Azelex (azelaic acid) is used to treat acne. It is applied topically as a thin film to the affected area, after it has been cleaned and dried, twice per day.
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A) physiologic dosing regimen. B) drug toxicity level. C) therapeutic index. D) none of the above
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A) Febrile B) Simple partial C) Grand mal D) Absence
The graphic below for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation shows which of the following conditions?
a. Leak in the circuit b. Active inspiration c. Active exhalation d. Intrinsic PEEP
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