12-06-2008, 11:40 PM
A 17-year-old Caucasian male presents to an urgent care clinic complaining of severe sunburn to his face and forearms. He was playing touch football outdoors for less than one hour on a relatively overcast day before noticing the sunburn. His past medical history is significant for acne vulgaris, which he is taking medication for. Physical examination reveals numerous comedones, papules, and pustules on his face, neck, and chest. There is significant scarring from previous episodes of acne. Confluent areas of erythema, warmth, and edema are evident on the patient's face and forearms.
Item 1 of 3
Which of the following medications is the most likely causative agent of the sunburn?
A. Benzoyl peroxide ยข
B. Erythromycin
C. Clindamycin
D. Doxycycline
E. Minocycline
Item 1 of 3
Which of the following medications is the most likely causative agent of the sunburn?
A. Benzoyl peroxide ยข
B. Erythromycin
C. Clindamycin
D. Doxycycline
E. Minocycline