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Act on Acne
Perspectives on P acnes: Resistance and Compatibility in the Use of Topical Combination Agents in the Management of Moderate-to-Severe Acne
CME Audio Podcast
(G3848-08-T)
Posttest and Program Evaluation

Evaluation of this activity is integral to the CME process. CME certificate requests cannot be processed without the posttest and evaluation form.  Participants must receive a score of 80% or better to receive credit.  Please submit your materials within two weeks of the teleconference. Materials must be received by January 31, 2009. After this date the activity will no longer be designated for credit.  A CME certificate will be mailed within 6 to 8 weeks.  It is recommended that you keep a copy of your completed materials until you receive your certificate.

For questions, please call Penn state Continuing Education at 717-531-6483 or email ContinuingEd@hmc.psu.edu. Please reference activity code G3849-08-V Atopic Dermatitis Teleconference.

 

 

Post-Test
1. A possible advantage of fixed combinations is that a patient is more likely to use 1  product twice a day than 2 products once a day? a. True
b. False
2. Which of the following agents is seldom used today as a result of emerging P acnes resistance? a. Clindamycin
b. Erythromycin
c. Doxycycline
d. Minocycline
3. An effective strategy to decrease the development of resistance is to incorporate benzoyl peroxide in the treatment regimen a. True
b. False
4. Which of the following is an advantage of topical clindamycin plus tretinoin?  a. Greater compliance
b. Greater efficacy than either agent used alone
c. Better facial tolerability than tretinoin used alone
d. All of the above
5. Use of a topical retinoid plus a topical antibiotic reduces follicular penetration of antibiotic a. True
b. False
6. Which of the following is a benefit of incorporating a humectant in a benzoyl peroxide vehicle? a. Holds more water in outer layers of skin
b. Avoids dryness
c. Reduces irritation
d. All of the above
7. A regimen of fixed combination tretinoin/clindamycin plus fixed combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, each used once daily, should be avoided a. True
b. False
8. Because of the initial acne flaring that can occur with use of retinoids, these agents should be reserved for patients with comedonal acne a. True
b. False
9. What other agents are possible additions to the basic acne regimen incorporating benzoyl peroxide, a retinoid, and a topical antibiotic? a. For females, an oral contraceptive with anti-androgenic activity
b. For darker skin types, azelaic acid 15%
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
10. Which of the following vehicle technologies is used to decrease the irritancy of tretinoin used alone or concomitantly with other agents? a. Microsphere
b. Liposome encapsulation
c. Hydrogel
d. All of the above

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