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nbme14 - mydream - ArchivalUser - 06-11-2007

14. An otherwise healthy 19-year-old woman comes to
the physician
because of a 3-year history of intermittent facial
blemishes. She drinks
wine occasionally on weekends. She takes no
medications. Examination medications. Examination
shows multiple 1- to 2-mm red and white papules and
larger red nodules
on the forehead and cheeks. Which of the following is
the most
appropriate initial pharmacotherapy?

A
) Oral isotretinoin

B
) Systemic corticosteroids

C
) Topical benzoyl peroxide

D
) Topical corticosteroids

E
) Topical metronidazole





0 - ArchivalUser - 06-11-2007

aa???? Wt the Dx???


0 - ArchivalUser - 06-11-2007

i think aaa


0 - ArchivalUser - 06-11-2007

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0 - ArchivalUser - 06-11-2007

yes best initial ... C


0 - ArchivalUser - 06-11-2007

dx: mild Acne
Rx: topical antibiotics + bactrostatic (benzoyl peroxide) so most likly C


0 - ArchivalUser - 06-11-2007

prob c, a would flare it up at early stage