The nurse is teaching a class on drugs for the skin to a group of nursing students
The nurse asks the class, "For which purposes may topical glucocorticoids be used?" The students would be correct to respond that glucocorticoids may be used for treatment of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. Insect bites
b. Psoriasis
c. Minor burns
d. Seborrheic dermatitis
e. Mild skin infection
A, B, C, D
Topical glucocorticoids are used to relieve inflammation and itching associated with a variety of dermatologic disorders, such as insect bites, psoriasis, minor burns, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, and pemphigus.
Glucocorticoids are not indicated for skin infections and can increase the risk of further local in-fection if used.
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