A patient is prescribed triamcinolone (Kenalog) ointment for an allergic skin rash. Which precaution is most important to teach this patient?
a. "Always wear gloves when applying this ointment."
b. "Do not use the ointment on an infected skin area."
c. "Keep the drug refrigerated between applications."
d. "Do not wash the ointment off until the area is healed."
ANS: B
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