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cagreen833

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Patients who are treated with greater than 100 grams per week of topical calcipotriene for psoriasis need to be monitored for:
 
  1. High vitamin D levels
  2. Hyperkalemia
  3. Hypercalcemia
  4. Hyperuricemia

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When prescribing tacrolimus (Protopic) to treat atopic dermatitis patients should be informed that:
 
  1. Tacrolimus is the most effective if it is used continuously for 4 to 6 months.
  2. Tacrolimus should be spread generously over the affected area.
  3. The FDA has issued a Black Box warning about the use of tacrolimus and the development of cancer in animals and humans.
  4. The FDA recommends patients be screened for cancer before prescribing tacrolimus.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

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