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6 years ago
What should the nurse teach an adolescent who is taking tretinoin (Retin-A) for treatment acne?
 
  a. The medication should be taken with meals.
  b. Apply sunscreen before going outdoors.
  c. Wash with benzoyl peroxide before application.
  d. The effect of the medication should be evident within 1 week.
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Tretinoin causes photosensitivity and sunscreen should be applied before sun exposure. Tretinoin is a topical medication. Application is not affected by meals. If applied together, benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin have reduced effectiveness and a potentially irritant effect. Optimal results from tretinoin are not achieved for 3 to 5 months.
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