A female patient is prescribed isotretinoin (Accutane). Which information should the nurse provide when teaching about the medication?. Select all that apply.

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A) Isotretinoin can increase sensitivity to sunlight, causing severe sunburn. Patient should be advise to stay out of the sun, use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, and wear protective clothing.
B) Isotretinoin is a vitamin A derivative, and the excessive intake of vitamin A supplements can lead to hypervitaminosis A, which could be harmful.
C) The medication can cause dryness of the eyes, making it difficult to wear contact lenses.
D) Isotretinoin can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, which can be reduced by taking it with food or milk.
E) Women who take isotretinoin must use two forms of birth control at least one month before starting the drug, during treatment and for at least one month after stopping treatment. This is necessary to prevent fetal exposure to the medication, which can result in congenital deformities in the fetus.

A Female Patient Is Prescribed Isotretinoin (Accutane)