A Parent Has Used Permethrin [Nix] Twice to Treat Head

question 5

Multiple Choice

A parent has used permethrin [Nix] twice to treat head lice in a child. Two weeks after the last treatment, head lice are again found in the child's hair. The parent asks the nurse what to do. The nurse will recommend asking the child's provider about which therapy?

• A) Applying lindane 1% shampoo
• B) Cutting the child's hair
• C) Ordering permethrin 5% [Elimite]
• D) Using benzyl alcohol [Ulesfia]

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