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A Patient Reports Using Benzoyl Peroxide 2

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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 which of the following?


A) adding isotretinoin (Amnesteem) to the treatment regimen.
B) increasing the benzoyl peroxide to a 5% solution.
C) taking systemic antibiotics until symptoms improve.
D) using benzoyl peroxide 10% and a topical antibiotic.

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