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Pharm Derm and Erik presents with one golden-crusted lesion at the site of an insect bite consistent with impetigo. His parents have limited finances and request the least expensive-treatment. Which medication would be the best choice for treatment - answerBacitracin and polymixin B (generic double antibiotic ointment) Juakeem is a nasal methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carrier. Treatment to eradicate nasal MRSA is mupirocin. Patient education regarding treating nasal MRSA includes: - answerInsert one-half of the dose in each nostril twice a day. Instructions for applying a topical antibiotic or antiviral ointment include - answerWash hands before and after application of topical antimicrobials. When Sam used clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) for athlete's foot he developed a red, itchy rash consistent with a hypersensitivity reaction. He now has athlete's foot again. What would be a good choice of antifungal for Sam - answerTerbinafine (Lamisil) cream When prescribing griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) to treat tinea capitis it is critical to instruct the patient or parent to - answerGriseofulvin is best absorbed if ingested with a high-fat food. First-line therapy for treating topical fungal infections such as tinea corporis (ringworm) or tinea pedis (athlete's foot) would be - answerOTC topical azole (clotrimazole, miconazole) When prescribing topical penciclovir (Denavir) for the treatment of herpes labialis (cold sores) patient education would include - answerPenciclovir therapy is started at the first sign of a cold sore outbreak. Erika has been prescribed isotretinoin (Accutane) by her dermatologist and is presenting to her primary care provider with symptoms of sadness and depression. A Beck's Depression Scale indicates she has mild to moderate depression. What would be the best care for her at this point? - answerContact her dermatologist about discontinuing the isotretinoin Drew is a 17-year-old competitive runner who presents with complaint of pain in his hip that occurred after he fell while running. His only medical problem is severe acne for which he takes isotretinoin (Accutane). With this history what would you be concerned for - answerHe is at risk for bone injuries and needs to be evaluated for fracture. .