The nurse is teaching a client about systemic medications that are used to treat psoriasis. Which medications are appropriate for the nurse to include in this teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Dexamethasone (Decaspray)
2. Betamethasone (Diprolene)
3. Acitreten (Soriatane)
4. Etretinate (Tegison)
5. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Correct Answer: 3, 4
Rationale 1: Dexamethasone (Decaspray) is a topical corticosteroid.
Rationale 2: Betamethasone (Diprolene) is a topical corticosteroid.
Rationale 3: Systemic medications for psoriasis include acitreten (Soriatane) and etretinate (Tegison). These drugs are taken orally to inhibit skin cell growth.
Rationale 4: Systemic medications for psoriasis include acitreten (Soriatane) and etretinate (Tegison). These drugs are taken orally to inhibit skin cell growth.
Rationale 5: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an oral or topical antihistamine.
Global Rationale: Systemic medications for psoriasis include acitreten (Soriatane) and etretinate (Tegison). These drugs are taken orally to inhibit skin cell growth. Dexamethasone (Decaspray) is a topical corticosteroid. Betamethasone (Diprolene) is a topical corticosteroid. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an oral or topical antihistamine.
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