A 5-year-old child has atopic dermatitis that is refractory to treatment with hydrocortisone acetone 2.5% cream.The primary care NP should prescribe:

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An over-the-counter steroid has failed to treat this child's dermatitis,so the NP should prescribe something in a higher strength.Triamcinolone is a medium-strength steroid and should be used.The other three are in groups I and II,which are high-strength steroids and are not recommended in children.

A 5-Year-Old Child Has Atopic Dermatitis That Is Refractory to Treatment