Chapter 61: Management of Patients with Dermatologic Disorders 4
Isotretinoin
Which drug is an oral retinoid used to treat acne?
a furuncle.
When performing a skin assessment, the nurse notes a localized skin infection of a single hair follicle. The nurse documents the presence of
Every 3 to 4 hours for sustained effectiveness.
A dermatologist recommends an over-the-counter suspension to relieve pruritus. The nurse advises the patient that the lotion should be applied:
Through the application of extreme cold, the tissue is destroyed.
A client is coming to the office to have a growth removed by the doctor. The client asks "What does cryosurgery do to the growth?" What is the correct response?
Use shampoo with piperonyl butoxide.
The nurse is instructing the parents of a child with head lice. Which statement should the nurse include?
lichenification
The nurse notes that the client's lower extremities are covered with very dry skin and that the horny layer of the skin has become thickened. The nurse notes the finding as
Small, waxy nodule with pearly borders
A nurse is conducting a detailed skin assessment on an 80-year-old client. Which finding requires further investigation?
Autograft
Which of the following terms refers to a graft derived from one part of a patient's body and used on another part of that same patient's body?
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
A patient is being evaluated for nodular cystic acne. What systemic pharmacologic agent may be prescribed for the treatment of this disorder?
"To prevent evaporation of water from the hydrated epidermis."
A physician orders an emollient for a client with pruritus of recent onset. The client asks why the emollient should be applied immediately after a bath or shower. How should the nurse respond?
