A patient is seen by a primary care NP to evaluate a rash.The NP notes three ring-shaped lesions with elevated,erythematous borders and two smaller,scaly patches on the patient's abdomen.The patient has not used any over-the-counter medications on the rash.The NP should prescribe:

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When initiating treatment for tinea corporis,start with an older agent,such as miconazole,because this is available over-the-counter and in generic form and is cheaper.Other agents may be used if the infection does not respond to miconazole or if there are localized side effects to the product.

A Patient Is Seen by a Primary Care NP to Evaluate