Chapter 16. Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 16. Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Mild acne may be initially treated with:
A. Topical combined antibiotic
B. Minocycline
C. Topical retinoid
D. OTC benzoyl peroxide

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

 

  1. Tobie presents to clinic with moderate acne. He has been using OTC benzoyl peroxide at home with minimal improvement. A topical antibiotic (clindamycin) and a topical retinoid adapalene (Differin) are prescribed. Education of Tobie would include:
A. He should see an improvement in his acne within the first 2 weeks of treatment
B. If there is no response in a week, double the daily application of adapalene (Differin)
C. He may see an initial worsening of his acne that will improve in 6 to 8 weeks
D. Adapalene may cause bleaching of clothing

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. Josie has severe cystic acne and is requesting treatment with Accutane. The appropriate treatment for her would be:
A. Order a pregnancy test and if it is negative prescribe the isotretinoin (Accutane)
B. Order Accutane after educating her on the adverse effects
C. Recommend she try oral antibiotics (minocycline)
D. Refer her to a dermatologist for treatment

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1

 

  1. The most cost-effective treatment for two or three impetigo lesions on the face is:
A. Mupirocin ointment
B. Retapamulin (Altabax) ointment
C. Topical clindamycin solution
D. Oral amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

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