Patients Who Are Treated with More Than 100 Grams Per

question 16

Multiple Choice

Patients who are treated with more than 100 grams per week of topical calcipotriene for psoriasis need to be monitored for:

• A)High vitamin D levels
• B)Hyperkalemia
• C)Hypercalcemia
• D)Hyperuricemia

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Definitions:

Chlamydia

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but can lead to serious reproductive issues if untreated.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by the inflammation of the genital tract.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) if not treated.

Genital Candidiasis

A fungal infection affecting the genital area, caused by the yeast genus Candida, commonly presenting as vaginal yeast infections in women.