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1. While working in a dermatologist’s office, the nurse welcomes a new client who is 15 years old. Theclient has notable facial acne and a quick examination reveals scattered areas of keratinizatio... n and multiple pustules and comedos across the client’s shoulders and back. The nurse anticipates which of the following medications will be recommended? A. Lindane (Rid-X) B. Salicylic acid (Stri-Dex) C. Anthralin (Psoriatec) D. Etanercept (Enbrel) 2. A nurse’s teenage daughter tearfully states, “I keep getting pimples on my face even though I wash it every day and I’m not eating any chips or cookies. What can I do?” While looking at over-thecounter treatment options, what common ingredient will the nurse most likely find in topical creams and lotions? A. Hydrocortisone B. Lidocaine C. Clotrimazole D. Benzoyl peroxide 3. The nurse is admitting a 22-year-old client to the hospital with suspected fractures of the right arm after a bicycle accident. The client reports taking Vitamin A daily. Which of the following would thenurse expect to see during the physical examination? A. Flushed nose and cheeks B. Oral fever blisters C. Dry patchy reddened areas on the hands and elbows D. Genital warts 4. While playing at the park with her children, the nurse notes a toddler who has honey-colored crustsand open areas on the lips and nose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. No action is required as the child is exhibiting symptoms of a common cold and medications will not alter the child’s symptoms. B. Ask the child’s parent if the child has food allergies and suggest the use of an antihistamine. C. Inform the child’s parent the child may have a common bacterial infection and should be seen by a physician for topical or systemic antibiotics. D. Suggest the child’s parent seek treatment for suspected thrush with an oral antifungal agent. 5. A nurse working for a family practice physician sees a 48-year-old client who reports severe itchingof his hands and under arms. Examination reveals redness and irritation in the webbing of both hands and axillae. The physician orders permethrin (Elimite) cream, a scabicide. The nurse recognizes treatment has been effective by which of the following statements? A. “I can’t believe I have lice. I wonder if I got it from my niece.” ............................CONTINUED..................... [Show More]

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