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cnetterville

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Erika has been prescribed isotretinoin (Accutane) by her dermatologist and is presenting to her primary care provider with symptoms of sadness and depression. A Beck's Depression Scale indicates she has mild to moderate depression.
 
  What would be the best care for her at this point?
  1. Prescribe a select serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant
  2. Refer her to a mental health therapist
  3. Contact her dermatologist about discontinuing the isotretinoin
  4. Reassure her that mood swings are normal and schedule follow up in a week

Question 2

First-line therapy for treating topical fungal infections such as tinea corporis (ringworm) or tinea pedis (athlete's foot) would be:
 
  1. OTC topical azole (clotrimazole, miconazole)
  2. Oral terbinafine
  3. Oral griseofulvin microsize
  4. Nystatin cream or ointment



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Answer to Question 1

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cnetterville

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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