An adolescent patient who has acne is given a regimen of topical medications and an oral antibiotic that generally clears up lesions to fewer than 10 within 6 to 8 weeks. At a 2-month follow-up, the patient continues to have more than 25 lesions
The child's parent affirms that the child is using the medications as prescribed. Which evaluation statement is correct for this patient?
a. "Goal of fewer than 10 lesions in 6 to 8 weeks is not met."
b. "Goal that the medication will be effective is not met."
c. "Goal that the patient will take medications as prescribed is not met."
d. "Goal that the patient understands the medication regimen is not met."
ANS: A
All indications are that this patient is taking the medications and they are not effective. The first statement is correct because it identifies a measurable goal and a specific time frame.
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