When Writing a Prescription of Permethrin 5% Cream (Elimite) for Scabies

question 1

Multiple Choice

When writing a prescription of permethrin 5% cream (Elimite) for scabies, patient education would include:

• A) All members of the household and personal contacts should also be treated.
• B) Infants should have permethrin applied from the neck down.
• C) The permethrin is washed off after 10 to 20 minutes.
• D) Permethrin is flammable and to avoid open flame while the medication is applied.

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