Exam 50: Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders

A patient has second- and third-degree burns,and the nurse is applying silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)to the burns with each dressing change.The patient reports a burning sensation.The nurse understands that this is

A patient reports using benzoyl peroxide 2.5% for acne but doesn't feel that it is working.The nurse notes papules and nodules on the patient's face,neck,and back,consistent with moderate acne vulgaris.The nurse will counsel this patient to ask the provider about

A patient who has extensive second- and third-degree burns will use mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)to treat the burns.What is an important aspect of care for this patient?

The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about sun protection.What information will the nurse include when teaching this group?

An adolescent patient is preparing to take a summer job as a landscaper and asks the nurse about insect repellants and sunscreens.Which statement by the nurse is correct?

A patient who works outdoors has frequent contact dermatitis flares secondary to exposure to plant irritants.The patient asks the nurse how to minimize these episodes.The nurse will counsel this patient to perform which action?

The nurse is providing teaching for an adolescent who has acne vulgaris.In addition to teaching about correct administration of the prescribed medications,the nurse will instruct this patient to

The nurse is teaching a female patient who will begin taking isotretinoin (Amnesteem)to treat severe cystic acne.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

A patient who has psoriasis is taking methoxsalen (Oxsoralen)to treat the condition along with receiving therapeutic ultraviolet A.The nurse notes burning and blistering of the patient's skin.Which action will the nurse take?

A patient who has psoriasis will begin taking etanercept (Enbrel).The nurse will ensure that which laboratory test is performed prior to initiating treatment with this drug?

A female patient has begun using 2% minoxidil (Rogaine)to treat thinning of her hair.After several weeks of treatment,she reports minimal effectiveness but has noticed some improvement.The nurse will counsel her to perform which action?

The nurse assists the provider to treat a patient who has warts with cantharidin (Cantharone).After the cantharidin is applied to the warts,the nurse will

A patient reports localized itching after contact with a new brand of laundry detergent.The nurse will suggest that the patient contact the provider to discuss treatment with which product?