Author Question: Erika has been prescribed isotretinoin (Accutane) by her dermatologist and is presenting to her ... (Read 37 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Erika has been prescribed isotretinoin (Accutane) by her dermatologist and is presenting to her primary care provider with symptoms of sadness and depression. A Beck's Depression Scale indicates she has mild to moderate depression.

What would be the best care for her at this point?
1. Prescribe a select serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant
2. Refer her to a mental health therapist
3. Contact her dermatologist about discontinuing the isotretinoin
4. Reassure her that mood swings are normal and schedule follow up in a week

Question 2

First-line therapy for treating topical fungal infections such as tinea corporis (ringworm) or tinea pedis (athlete's foot) would be:

1. OTC topical azole (clotrimazole, miconazole)
2. Oral terbinafine
3. Oral griseofulvin microsize
4. Nystatin cream or ointment