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jho37

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A client with acne asks the nurse which OTC medication is used to treat acne. What medications should the nurse include in the teaching session?
 
  1. Tretinoin (Retin-A)
  2. Benzoyl peroxide (BenzaClin)
  3. Adapalene (Differin)
  4. Doxycycline (Doryx)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed benzocaine (Americaine). The client asks the nurse what the medication is used to treat. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Sunburn
  2. Pruritus
  3. Second-degree burns
  4. Insect bites
  5. Head lice



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Tretinoin (Retin-A) is available with a prescription, and not OTC.
Rationale 2: Benzoyl peroxide (BenzaClin) is one of the primary OTC medications used to treat acne-related disorders. This medication may be dispensed as a lotion, cream, or gel, and is available in various concentrations.
Rationale 3: Adapalene (Differin) is available with a prescription, and not OTC.
Rationale 4: Doxycycline (Doryx) is available with a prescription, and not OTC.

Global Rationale: Benzoyl peroxide (BenzaClin) is one of the primary OTC medications used to treat acne-related disorders. This medication may be dispensed as a lotion, cream, or gel, and is available in various concentrations. Tretinoin (Retin-A) is available with a prescription, and not OTC. Adapalene (Differin) is available with a prescription, and not OTC. Doxycycline (Doryx) is available with a prescription, and not OTC.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4

Rationale 1: Benzocaine provides temporary relief for pain and discomfort in cases of sunburn.
Rationale 2: Benzocaine provides temporary relief for pain and discomfort in pruritus.
Rationale 3:Second-degree burns is incorrect because it is used to treat sunburn.
Rationale 4: Benzocaine provides temporary relief for pain and discomfort for insect bites.
Rationale 5:Head lice is incorrect because it is used to provide temporary relief for pain and discomfort in cases of sunburn, pruritus, minor wounds, and insect bites.

Global Rationale: Benzocaine provides temporary relief for pain and discomfort in cases of sunburn, pruritus, minor wounds, and insect bites.




jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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