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cartlidgeashley

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A 15-year-old patient is started on adapalene (Differin) for which of the following skin conditions?
 
  a. Pediculosis
  b. Ringworm
  c. Acne
  d. Scabies

Question 2

An elderly patient comes into the physician's office with reddened eyes. She tells the nurse that lately she has been having this dry-eye condition. Since there is no infection in her eyes, the nurse would expect the physician to order which of the follow
 
  a. An antiinfective
  b. Artificial tears
  c. An antiviral
  d. An antiseptic


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mcarey591

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Adapalene (Differin) is a product used to treat acne. Therapeutic results are usually seen in 8 to 12 weeks.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Artificial tears provide tear-like lubrication to relieve dry eyes and eye irritation


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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