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]

---

Definitions:

Ecosystems

Complex networks of living organisms and the physical environments in which they interact, encompassing both biotic and abiotic components.

Nutrients

Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Vegetation

All the plants and trees in an area, serving as a critical foundation for most terrestrial ecosystems.

Terrestrial Ecosystem

This refers to a community of organisms and their physical environment interacting together on land.