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Lice
Final exam
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Not Applicable
11/15/2011

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Term
What is the first line treatments for pubic lice?
Definition
  • Pyrethrins (RID)
Term
What is the first line treatment for body lice?
Definition
  • Hygiene
  • frequent change of cloths
Term
What is the best lyce treatment for infants?
Definition

Permethrin (NIX)

counter indicated for children

<2 months

Term
Which lyce treatment involves wet hair?
Definition

Permethrin

(NIX)

Term
Which lyce product has a residual effect?
Definition

Permethrin

(Nix)

Term
What are the first line treatments for head lyce?
Definition

Pyrethrin (RID)

Permethrin (NIX)

Term
Which pharmacological treatment has the least side effects?
Definition
Dimethicone
Term
What are the second line agents for treatment of head lice?
Definition
  • Malathion
  • Benzyl alcohol
Term
What product is used when resistance is suspected
Definition
Malathion (Ovide)
Term
Which product has the highest ovicidal activity?
Definition
Malathion (Ovide)
Term
Which product requires leaving it in for 8-12 hours?
Definition
Malathion (Ovide)
Term
What pharmacological treatment is the last line treatment due to the severe SE?
Definition
Lindane (Kwell)
Term
Which product should only be left on for 4 minutes because of it's high toxicity?
Definition
Lindane
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