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Patient Consultation & Assessment Flashcards

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  1. A patient discloses they are taking isotretinoin (Accutane). What is the appropriate course of action before laser hair removal?

    Answer: Wait at least 6 months after the last dose before treating

    Isotretinoin increases photosensitivity and impairs wound healing, so laser treatments should be postponed at least 6 months after discontinuation.

  2. During intake, a patient reports a history of keloid scarring. How does this affect laser treatment planning?

    Answer: It represents an increased risk of abnormal scarring and requires informed consent and conservative settings

    Patients with keloid history are at greater risk for hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation after any laser procedure, requiring conservative parameters and detailed informed consent.

  3. Which question is MOST important to ask when assessing a patient's candidacy for laser tattoo removal?

    Answer: Whether the tattoo ink colors include greens and blues

    Certain ink colors (especially greens, blues, and purples) are more resistant to standard Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers and significantly affect treatment planning and expected outcomes.

  4. A patient with Fitzpatrick Skin Type V presents for laser hair removal. Which additional consultation step is MOST critical?

    Answer: Performing a patch test and assessing for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation risk

    Darker skin types (IV–VI) carry a higher risk of dyspigmentation; a patch test and thorough discussion of PIH risk are essential before full treatment.

  5. What is the primary purpose of the medical history section of a laser consultation form?

    Answer: To identify contraindications, risk factors, and medications that could affect treatment safety

    Medical history identifies conditions, medications, and risk factors that may contraindicate treatment or require parameter adjustments for patient safety.

  6. A patient reports a cold sore outbreak two weeks ago and now wants laser resurfacing around the mouth. What should the technician do?

    Answer: Recommend antiviral prophylaxis be prescribed by a physician before treatment

    A history of HSV-1 (cold sores) requires antiviral prophylaxis before ablative or perioral laser procedures to prevent viral reactivation and potential dissemination.

  7. During consultation, the patient states they had a chemical peel performed 10 days ago. What is the safest course of action?

    Answer: Postpone laser treatment until the skin has fully healed, typically 4–6 weeks

    Skin treated with a chemical peel is sensitized and may not have fully recovered its barrier function; laser treatment should wait until complete healing occurs.