A patient with atopic dermatitis has a new prescription for pimecrolimus (Elidel). After teaching the patient about the medication, which statement by the patient indicates that further teaching is needed?
a. "After I apply the medication, I can go ahead and get dressed as usual."
b. "I will need to minimize my time in the sun while I am using the Elidel."
c. "I will rub the medication gently onto the skin every morning and night."
d. "If the medication burns when I apply it, I will wipe it off and call the doctor."
ANS: D
The patient should be taught that transient burning at the application site is an expected effect of pimecrolimus and that the medication should be left in place. The other statements by the patient are accurate and indicate that patient teaching has been effective.
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