A teenaged female patient has begun to develop acne and asks a nurse how to minimize pimple formation. What will the nurse recommend?
a. Asking the provider about oral contracep-tives
b. Cleansing the face gently 2 to 3 times daily
c. Eliminating greasy foods from the diet
d. Using an abrasive agent to scrub the face
Question 2
An adolescent has recently been experiencing pimples. The nurse notes several closed comedones across the patient's forehead and on the nose. The nurse will expect to teach this patient about the use of which medication?
a. Benzoyl peroxide
b. Topical clindamycin
c. Topical erythromycin
d. Topical retinoids
Question 3
An adolescent has begun using benzoyl peroxide lotion twice daily to treat acne. The patient reports experiencing drying and burning of the skin. What will the nurse suggest?
a. Applying lotion to the skin after applying the drug
b. Reducing the frequency to one application a day
c. Discontinuing the medication, because this is likely an allergic reaction
d. Requesting a prescription for a gel formu-lation of the drug
Question 4
The nurse is reviewing personal knowledge of the medications used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. The nurse would be correct to identify which medication(s) as treatment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Alpha2 agonists
b. Prostaglandin analogs
c. Anticholinergics
d. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
e. Beta blockers
Female cheetah and cubs in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The general survey includes assessing every patient for signs of distress.
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Examples of endocrine disorders. (C) A patient with congenital hypothyroidism.