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KWilfred

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A client is diagnosed with acne. The client expresses concern to the nurse that he has not yet been placed on medication. The nurse explains to the client that the initial nonpharmacologic approach for treating acne vulgaris includes:
 
  a. application of large doses of vitamin A.
  b. application of large doses of vitamin C.
  c. cleansing of the skin gently several times a day.
  d. vigorously scrubbing skin in the morning and at bedtime.

Question 2

The client has been placed on tetracycline (Sumycin) for acne control. In planning a dosage schedule, the nurse anticipates that the client will be taking:
 
  a. low doses over a period of months.
  b. low doses for 3 to 4 weeks.
  c. high doses for 10 days to 2 weeks.
  d. high doses for at least 1 year.


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cadimas

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

ANS: C
Gentle cleansing is one of the chief nonpharmacologic treatments of acne.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The most effective course of tetracycline dosage is low doses of the drug over a period of months.


KWilfred

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Gracias!

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