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melly21297

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What should the nurse suggest before a 17-year-old girl starts a protocol of isotretinoin (Accutane) for her acne?
 
  a. Get a prescription for oral contraceptives.
  b. Increase the dose of the present medication.
  c. Limit intake of chocolate, cola, and peanuts.
  d. Increase exposure to sunlight.

Question 2

A group of football players is taking oral griseofulvin for tinea pedis. What should the school nurse caution them to avoid?
 
  a. Citrus fruit and juice
  b. Eating shellfish
  c. Alcohol consumption
  d. Taking corticosteroids



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mohan

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Oral contraceptives are often prescribed for adolescents with acne. Accutane can cause birth defects, so pregnancy should be prevented.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Consumption of alcohol while taking griseofulvin will cause severe tachycardia.




melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


aliotak

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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