A Patient with Psoriasis Is Placed on PUVA Therapy

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient with psoriasis is placed on PUVA therapy.What factors compose this therapy?

• A) Radiation and corticosteroids
• B) X-rays and methotrexate
• C) Artificial ultraviolet (UV) rays and a coal tar product
• D) Laser treatment and antimetabolites

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Definitions:

Protectionism

A government policy to protect domestic industries and producers by restricting international trade, often through tariffs and quotas.

Trade Imbalances

A situation where there is an unequal value of imports and exports between two countries, leading to a surplus or deficit in trade relationships.

Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods and services, often used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Comparative Advantage

A theory that suggests a country should specialize in producing and exporting goods and services for which it has the lowest opportunity cost.