Pharmacology of Lice Treatment

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What should you do with the shampoo right before use?

Leave it as is

Mix it with water

Apply it to your face

Shake it well (correct)

Why should you cover your face and eyes with a towel?

To keep your hair dry

To protect your skin and eyes from the medication (correct)

To keep your eyes open during the treatment

To prevent the shampoo from dripping on your face

What should you do with your eyes during the treatment?

Blink rapidly

Keep them closed (correct)

Keep them open to observe the treatment

Close them and look down

What is the oral antibiotic agent that has been cited as effective against head lice?

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to shake the shampoo well?

To mix the medication evenly throughout the shampoo Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name of the oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice?

Septrin Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a towel to cover your face and eyes?

To protect your skin and eyes from the medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the combination of the oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice?

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition that the oral antibiotic agent sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim is used to treat?

Head lice Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the two components of the oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice?

Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole Signup and view all the answers

What was a common adverse reaction after treatment?

Pruritus Signup and view all the answers

What skin reaction may occur after treatment?

Erythema Signup and view all the answers

What infection may occur after treatment?

Pyoderma Signup and view all the answers

What kind of irritation may occur after treatment?

Ocular irritation Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms may occur after treatment?

Pruritus, erythema, pyoderma, and ocular irritation Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid rinsing the lotion in a shower or bathtub?

Because you want to prevent the lotion from spreading to the rest of your body Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern with using a shower or bathtub to rinse off lotion?

The lotion may spread to other areas of the body Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid doing when rinsing off lotion?

Getting the lotion on the rest of your body Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be careful when rinsing off lotion?

Because you want to avoid getting the lotion on other areas of your body Signup and view all the answers

What should you try to prevent when rinsing off lotion?

The lotion from spreading to other areas of your body Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism by which the product kills head lice?

Asphyxiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum percentage of subjects that were free of lice 14 days after initial treatment?

75% Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period during which the subjects were monitored for lice infestation after initial treatment?

14 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of the product over other treatments for head lice?

It is not neurotoxic Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the product's effectiveness from the two studies?

It is effective in treating head lice in most cases Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Oral Agents for Lice Treatment

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim is an oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice.
The medication is also known as Septrin.

Administration and Precautions

Before use, shake the shampoo well to mix the medication evenly.
Cover your face and eyes with a towel during treatment.
Keep your eyes closed during treatment.
Avoid using a shower or bathtub to rinse the lotion to prevent it from spreading to the rest of the body.

Mechanism of Action

The product is not neurotoxic and kills head lice by asphyxiation.

Efficacy

Two studies showed that over 75% of subjects were lice-free 14 days after initial treatment.

Adverse Reactions

Common side effects after treatment include pruritus, erythema, pyoderma, and ocular irritation.

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Description

This quiz covers the use of oral agents for lice treatment, including sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim and its effectiveness against head lice.