2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A contraindication for topical corticosteroid use in a client with atopic dermatitis (eczema) is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Topical corticosteroids can suppress the immune response, making viral infections, such as herpes simplex, a significant concern, as they can exacerbate the condition. Therefore, their use is contraindicated in patients with viral infections.
Option A, parasite infections, may not directly contraindicate corticosteroid use, as they can be treated simultaneously with appropriate antiparasitic medications.
Option C, fungal infections, can often be treated with topical antifungals alongside corticosteroids, although caution is needed.
Option D, spirochete infections, are less common and typically do not present a direct contraindication for corticosteroid use.