Week 2 Pharmacology Quiz Sensory perception, drugs for eye and skin (Lehne's)

A patient has severe acne that has been refractory to treatment. The patient is taking tetracycline and using topical tretinoin [Retin-A] and has been applying benzoyl peroxide twice daily. The provider asks the nurse to teach this patient about isotretinoin [Accutane], which the patient will begin taking in a few weeks. The nurse will include which statement when teaching this patient about this drug?

"Tetracycline must be discontinued before beginning the isotretinoin."

A nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with wet ARMD who will begin receiving bevacizumab [Avastin]. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

"This medication will not reduce the risk of blindness."

A patient has had dilation of the eyes with an anticholinergic agent. What will the nurse say when preparing this patient to go home after the examination?

"You may need to wear dark glasses until this medication wears off."

An adolescent has recently been experiencing pimples. The nurse notes several closed comedones across the patient's forehead and on the nose. The nurse will expect to teach this patient about the use of which medication?

Benzoyl peroxide

The nurse is reviewing personal knowledge of the medications used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma. The nurse would be correct to identify which medications as treatment? (Select all that apply)

Prostaglandin analogs Alpha2 agonists Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors Beta blockers