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HudsonKB16

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient has been using a glucocorticoid ointment for eczema for 3 weeks and is very happy with the response. The nurse should inform the patient that glucocorticoids:
 
  1. can be used safely for extended periods.
  2. should be continued until the symptoms have completely resolved.
  3. can cause skin atrophy and should be used for limited periods of time.
  4. should never be used for eczema, and the patient should stop them abruptly at once.

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Keratolytic agents are used to treat which problem(s)? You may select more than one answer.
 
  1. Dandruff
  2. Psoriasis
  3. Contact dermatitis
  4. Insect bites
  5. Eczema


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nmyers

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answers: 1, 2


HudsonKB16

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

shailee

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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