BSN 215 Pharmacology I Week 2 Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale

BSN 215 Pharmacology I Week 2
Exam (Latest Update )
Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Nightingale


Question:
What do topical antibiotics help clear?
Answer:
Mild to moderate acne by suppressing growth of P. acnes.




Question:
What do topical retinoids help clear?
Answer:
Mild to moderate acne by normalizing hyperproliferation of epithelial cells in
hair follicles.




Question:
What are oral antibiotics reserved for?
Answer:
Moderate to severe acne.

, Question:
What are the benefits of oral antibiotics for acne?
Answer:
Suppressing growth of P. acnes and anti-inflammatory actions.




Question:
What is isotretinoin?
Answer:
An oral drug reserved for severe acne.




Question:
What are some adverse effects of isotretinoin?
Answer:
Nosebleeds, inflammation of lips and eyes, pain, tenderness, or stiffness in
muscles, bones, and joints.




Question:
Why is isotretinoin use highly regulated?
Answer:
It is highly teratogenic.