How do you pick potency of a steroid based on the vehicle

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Assignment:

Keshia Smith, a 5 year old girl, is brought in by her mother for her well child exam. She has been generally healthy except for a flare up of her Eczema behind the knees despite using OTC Hydrocortisone, and lots of hydration and moisturizers that usually work, but not this time. After evaluating her condition you decide that she needs a more potent steroid.

Part A:

Answer the questions below before writing a prescription:

1) How do you pick the potency of a steroid based on the vehicle (form ex lotion/cream etc)?

2) How do you determine the potency best used for a particular location on the body?

3) How long should you use a steroid on the body for an acute/chronic process?

4) What side effects could occur with regular & prolonged use of a steroid?

5) What patient education would you give to your patient using this medication? You order a topical steroid. Look up the dose, frequency, form, and duration of the drug you select. Do you want to give her refills for this prescription? Enter her prescription using medical terminology on the form on the next page

Part B:

You order a topical steroid. Look up the dose, frequency, form, and duration of the drug you select. Do you want to give her refills for this prescription?

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