Acne – Friday Pop Quiz 8/30/2024
This patient was started on isotretinoin but failed to discontinue the tetracycline. He is at risk for what complication?
A. Acne fulminans
B. Pseudotumor cerebri
C. Diarrhea
D. Depression
E. Myositis
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. …
This patient was started on isotretinoin but failed to discontinue the tetracycline. He is at risk for what complication?
A. Acne fulminans
B. Pseudotumor cerebri
C. Diarrhea
D. Depression
E. Myositis
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. … 
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