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:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a crucial role in muscle movement and various brain functions.

Myosin

A type of protein found in muscle cells that, along with actin, facilitates muscle contraction.

Actin

A protein that forms the cytoskeletal filaments involved in muscle contraction and cellular movement.

Calcium

A chemical element symbolized by Ca, essential for living organisms, particularly in cell physiology and bone formation.