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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