A Patient Who Has Had Eczema for Many Years Reports

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had eczema for many years reports that their corticosteroid cream is not working as well as it was previously. They 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:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening at the base of the stapes bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Nerve Deafness

Hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve pathways to the brain, also known as sensorineural hearing loss.

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that detect harmful stimuli such as extreme temperatures or pressure, sending signals to the brain interpreted as pain.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized neurons in the nasal cavity that detect chemical molecules in the air, allowing for the sense of smell.