Michigan Atopic Dermatitis OTC

Students need to distinguish if the patient is a candidate for self-treatment and being able to notice what skin condition the patient has by using the picture provided.  RECOMMENDED MEDS include: Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Cr; Hydrocortisone Cr. COUNSELING:  Name and strength of medication along with amount of medication, route of administration and maximum amount […]

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Michigan Acne OTC

The student is expected to make a recommendation for an acne product for the patient’s acne.  PREFERRED MEDICATIONS DEFINED: Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Cr; Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Top soln; Oxy Pads Pad; Differin Gel.  HARMFUL MEDICATIONS DEFINED: Benzoyl Peroxide Sol; Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Gel; Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel Top gel.   COUNSELING: Adapalene gel is the […]

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UConn Dermatology exercise 2

A patient was stung by an insect.  Pain at site of sting, nausea, dizziness, SOB.  Patient has symptoms that need to be treated by another health professional.  OTC treatment is not appropriate here due to the severity of the patient’s symptoms following an insect sting. Referring the patient to the ER immediately is the correct […]

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