J.F., a 15 year old boy who weighs 110 pounds, is seeking treatment for a very itchy rash consisting of linear streaks of papules, vesicles, and blisters on his arms, legs, and face. He tells you he was hiking in the woods 2 days ago along trails lined with patches of shiny weeds with three leaves. He tried using calamine lotion and OTC diphenhydramine cream but the itching still persists.
Please read the case study at the end of Chapter 12 about J. F. and answer the following three questions: What condition does J.F. present with? What would you consider first-line pharmacological treatment for J. F. and why? Please provide rationale for your choice of treatment. Also, please include the estimated monthly cost for your treatment (please include where you found this price). List two or more adverse effects to the therapy you recommended in question #1. Please include adverse effects that are either common and/or could be serious and cause you to change therapy.