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What should you do with the shampoo right before use?
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?
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?
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?
What is the oral antibiotic agent that has been cited as effective against head lice?
Why is it important to shake the shampoo well?
Why is it important to shake the shampoo well?
What is the brand name of the oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice?
What is the brand name of the oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice?
What is the purpose of using a towel to cover your face and eyes?
What is the purpose of using a towel to cover your face and eyes?
What is the combination of the oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice?
What is the combination of the oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice?
What is the condition that the oral antibiotic agent sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim is used to treat?
What is the condition that the oral antibiotic agent sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim is used to treat?
What is the name of the two components of the oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice?
What is the name of the two components of the oral antibiotic agent used to treat head lice?
What was a common adverse reaction after treatment?
What was a common adverse reaction after treatment?
What skin reaction may occur after treatment?
What skin reaction may occur after treatment?
What infection may occur after treatment?
What infection may occur after treatment?
What kind of irritation may occur after treatment?
What kind of irritation may occur after treatment?
What symptoms may occur after treatment?
What symptoms may occur after treatment?
Why should you avoid rinsing the lotion in a shower or bathtub?
Why should you avoid rinsing the lotion in a shower or bathtub?
What is the main concern with using a shower or bathtub to rinse off lotion?
What is the main concern with using a shower or bathtub to rinse off lotion?
What should you avoid doing when rinsing off lotion?
What should you avoid doing when rinsing off lotion?
Why is it important to be careful when rinsing off lotion?
Why is it important to be careful when rinsing off lotion?
What should you try to prevent when rinsing off lotion?
What should you try to prevent when rinsing off lotion?
What is the mechanism by which the product kills head lice?
What is the mechanism by which the product kills head lice?
What is the minimum percentage of subjects that were free of lice 14 days after initial treatment?
What is the minimum percentage of subjects that were free of lice 14 days after initial treatment?
What is the time period during which the subjects were monitored for lice infestation after initial treatment?
What is the time period during which the subjects were monitored for lice infestation after initial treatment?
What is the primary advantage of the product over other treatments for head lice?
What is the primary advantage of the product over other treatments for head lice?
What can be inferred about the product's effectiveness from the two studies?
What can be inferred about the product's effectiveness from the two studies?
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.
