Ectoparasiticides Flashcards
1
Q
Pediculosis
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infestation with lice (itching)
2
Q
Scabies
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infestation with mites (itching)
3
Q
lice and scabies are treated usually with topical drugs-Permethrin
A
Drug of choice for lice and mites. 5% cream (Elimite, Acticin) for mites and 1% solution (Nix for lice
4
Q
Permethrin 5% - mites
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applied at night after bath and washed in the morning
5
Q
Nix- 1%
A
is a hair rinse
6
Q
Lindane
A
Known as Kwell is neurotixic and cannot be used in pregnancy or lactating women
7
Q
Malathion
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Not used under 6 yrs of age. Leave on hair for 8-12 hours
8
Q
Lice and scabies
A
Rid the environment, wash everything in hot water and run through the dryer. Or place in freezer or air-tight containers for 2 weeks
