The Classification of Medications Used to Kill Lice Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

The classification of medications used to kill lice is

• A)antibacterials such as neomycin
• B)antifungals such as lamisil
• C)keratolytics such as salicylic acid
• D)parasiticides such as lindane
• E)antipruritics such as hydrocortisone

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Definitions:

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the body, including in inflammation and as hormone-like messengers.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell and the most abundant type of granulocyte, playing a vital role in defending the body against infections by ingesting pathogens.

Macrophages

Large white blood cells that ingest and destroy pathogens, dead cells, and cellular debris.

Chemotaxis

The movement of an organism or cell in response to a chemical stimulus.