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V@ndy87 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is providing education to a group of dermatology nurses. The nurse asks the group, Which antibiotic is frequently ordered to treat moderate to severe acne? Select the nurses' correct response.

a. Amoxicillin
b. Minocycline (Minocin)
c. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
d. Tretinoin (Retin-A)

Question 2

The nurse is providing education to a 24-year-old patient with severe nodulocystic acne vulgaris.

The nurse anticipates treatment with isotretinoin (Accutane). The nurse is explaining the iPLEDGE program to the patient. Which statement by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. Pregnancy must be absolutely ruled out prior to starting the medication.
b. I will receive oral and written warnings about the high risk of fetal harm if the medication is taken during pregnancy.
c. I must use two effective forms of birth control.
d. I will implement birth control measures at least 3 weeks prior to starting the medication.

djofnc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Currently, doxycycline and minocycline are considered the antibiotics of choice for treatment of moderate to severe acne.
Amoxicillin and azithromycin are not indicated for treatment of moderate to severe acne.
Although tretinoin is used to treat acne, it is a retinoid, not an antibiotic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The patient must begin using birth control measures at least 1 month prior to initiation of therapy and for 1 month after stopping therapy; this statement indicates that further teaching is needed.
These responses are consistent with the iPLEDGE program; further teaching is not needed.