Patient education when prescribing the Vitamin D₃ derivative calcipotriene for psoriasis includes:

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The correct patient education when prescribing calcipotriene for psoriasis is to inform the patient that a maximum of 100 grams per week may be applied. This is important because excessive use can lead to side effects such as skin irritation and calcification of soft tissue. The other choices are incorrect because thickly applying calcipotriene two to three times a day can also lead to adverse effects, using it in combination with topical corticosteroids is not recommended due to increased risk of side effects, and coal tar products should not be used in conjunction with calcipotriene as they can decrease its effectiveness.

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