A client has been prescribed tretinoin (Avita) for treatment of ...

[Bernana]

A client has been prescribed tretinoin (Avita) for treatment of acne. Which medication information should the nurse provide?
 
  1. It will take several weeks for you to see improvement in your skin.
  2. You should continue using your over-the-counter oil drying medication until you start to see effects from this medication.
  3. Mild sun exposure will help this medication work more effectively.
  4. You will likely notice redness and scaling of your skin while using this medication.
  5. Continue to take the tetracycline previously prescribed for your cystic acne.

Question 2

A client has been prescribed permethrin (Nix) for the treatment of body mites. What medication information should the nurse provide?
 
  1. Make certain you get the 1 lotion.
  2. You should leave the lotion on your body for 10 minutes.
  3. You should expect almost immediate relief from the itching.
  4. You may feel some stinging or tingling while the lotion is being used.
  5. You should not use this medication if you are sensitive to chrysanthemums.

[jliusyl]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale 1: Initial improvement may take 4-8 weeks, while maximum therapeutic benefit may take 5-6 months.
Rationale 2: The client should avoid preparations that dry the skin.
Rationale 3: The client should avoid direct exposure to sunlight while using this medication.
Rationale 4: Redness and scaling are expected effects of this medication.
Rationale 5: Additive phototoxicity can occur if tretinoin is used concurrently with tetracycline.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2,4,5
Rationale 1: The 1 lotion is for head lice. This client should obtain the 5 lotion.
Rationale 2: The medication should be allowed to remain on the body for 10 minutes before removal.
Rationale 3: Itching is caused by the penetration of the skin by the mites. It may persist up to 2 or 3 weeks.
Rationale 4: Transient stinging or tingling is often noted with this medication.
Rationale 5: Permethrin is obtained from chrysanthemums.

[Bernana]

Excellent

[ryansturges]

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