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A nurse is discussing the use of tazarotene Tazorac with a patient who has psoriasis. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I should use a sunscreen when using this medication.
  b. I understand the gel can cause staining of clothing.
  c. I will apply this once daily in the even-ing.
  d. I will apply the medication to dry skin.

Question 2

A patient with severe psoriasis will begin taking acitretin Soriatane. The nurse obtains a health history and learns that the patient takes a combination oral contraceptive. What will the nurse do?
 
  a. Counsel the patient to use another form of birth control along with the OCP.
  b. Tell the patient she may stop using con-traception when the medication is with-drawn.
  c. Tell the patient that acitretin is safe to take during pregnancy.
  d. Tell the patient to report spotting to the provider so that another form of contra-ceptive may be ordered.

Question 3

A patient with actinic keratoses has received a prescription for fluorouracil Carac. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of this medication?
 
  a. Healing should occur 6 weeks after be-ginning treatment.
  b. I will apply this drug twice daily.
  c. Severe inflammation is an indication for stopping treatment.
  d. Tissue ulceration and necrosis are desired effects.


kkenney

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

Posted another one can you check that one too? Thanks.

Answer to Question 2

Thank you for answering this question.

Answer to Question 3

D
Fluorouracil causes tissue disintegration, erosion, ulceration, and necrosis as part of the normal course of desired effects. Complete healing may take several months, although treatment lasts 2 to 6 weeks. Carac is applied once daily. Severe inflammation is part of the course of treatment and not an indication for discontinuing the medication.


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