Jose Has Had Eczema for Many Years and Reports That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Jose has had eczema for many years and reports that he thinks his corticosteroid cream is not working as well as it was previously. He may be experiencing tolerance to the corticosteroid. Treatment options include:

• A) Increase the potency of the corticosteroid cream.
• B) Recommend an interrupted or cyclic schedule of application.
• C) Increase the frequency of dosing of the corticosteroid.
• D) Discontinue the corticosteroid because it isn't working any longer .

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Definitions:

Group Identification

The psychological process by which individuals align themselves with particular social groups, adopting the group's norms, values, and behavior.

Self-Esteem

The individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.

Oppressed Groups

Communities or social groups that face systemic inequalities, discrimination, and injustices due to societal power imbalances.

Structures of Oppression

Systematic societal patterns that disadvantage certain groups while privileging others, including but not limited to racism, sexism, and classism.