Client Assessment & Treatment Planning Flashcards
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A client reports a history of cold sores (oral herpes). What prophylactic measure is recommended before perioral laser resurfacing?
Answer: Antiviral medication (e.g., acyclovir) started 1–2 days prior to treatment
Clients with HSV-1 history should receive antiviral prophylaxis (e.g., acyclovir or valacyclovir) before perioral laser resurfacing to prevent viral reactivation triggered by laser trauma.
A client asks about contraindications for laser tattoo removal. Which of the following is a relative contraindication requiring additional evaluation?
Answer: Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a relative contraindication for laser tattoo removal because the safety of fragmented ink particles entering the bloodstream has not been established for the fetus.
When documenting a treatment plan, which information is ESSENTIAL for ensuring continuity of care between sessions?
Answer: Device used, spot size, fluence, pulse duration, and treatment areas with diagrams
Accurate documentation of device parameters, spot size, fluence, and treatment maps ensures that future sessions are consistent, safe, and effective.
A client with active acne in the treatment area presents for laser hair removal. What is the BEST course of action?
Answer: Postpone treatment until acne resolves to avoid spreading bacteria or infection
Treating over active acne lesions with laser can cause bacterial spread, infection, and prolonged healing; treatment should be deferred until the breakout clears.
Which of the following BEST explains why a thorough pre-treatment consultation reduces liability for a laser technician?
Answer: It documents that contraindications were screened, consent was obtained, and the client was fully informed
Thorough documentation of screening, consent, and risk disclosure creates a legal record demonstrating the standard of care was met, reducing liability in the event of adverse outcomes.
When planning treatment intervals for laser hair removal, what biological factor primarily dictates scheduling?
Answer: The anagen (active growth) phase of the hair follicle cycle
Laser hair removal is only effective on follicles in the anagen phase; treatments are spaced 4–8 weeks apart (depending on body area) to target successive cohorts of follicles entering this phase.
A client's skin assessment reveals extensive sun damage with multiple actinic keratoses. What is the appropriate next step before planning a cosmetic laser treatment?
Answer: Refer the client to a physician or dermatologist for evaluation and clearance
Actinic keratoses are pre-cancerous lesions that require medical evaluation before any elective laser procedure to rule out malignancy and determine safe treatment options.