Author Question: A teenager is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for treatment of severe acne. The nurse has completed ... (Read 97 times)

piesebel · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A teenager is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for treatment of severe acne. The nurse has completed medication education with her mother, and evaluates additional learning is required when the mother makes which statement?

1. We can expect that her skin will be less oily.
2. She needs to be on a reliable method of birth control now.
3. At least I do not need to worry about her self-concept now.
4. I will pay particular attention to her mood now.

Question 2

The client is recovering from a severe sunburn. What will the best teaching by the nurse include?

1. Apply lotion or oil to your skin the next time you go out into the sun.
2. Apply a sunscreen when you are going to be in the sun.
3. Do not go out into the sun again; you are more susceptible to burn again.
4. Use a water-soluble sunscreen the next time that you go out into the sun.

Meganchabluk · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Isotretinoin (Accutane) decreases oil production.
Rationale 2: Isotretinoin (Accutane) is Pregnancy Category X.
Rationale 3: Severe depression with resulting suicidal ideation can be caused by this drug; the mother must pay attention to her mood.
Rationale 4: Isotretinoin (Accutane) can cause severe depression with resulting suicidal ideation; the mother needs to talk to her daughter about her self-concept.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Lotion or oil will keep the skin moist, but will not prevent another sunburn.
Rationale 2: Sunscreens are used to protect the skin from excessive sun exposure.
Rationale 3: It is not necessary to avoid the sun, but precautions should be taken.
Rationale 4: Sunscreens should be water-resistant, not water-soluble.