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A scabicide such as Eurax is usually prescribed with which of the following frequencies? What is the typical administration frequency of a scabicide?
 
  a. Daily for 3 days
  b. One to two applications only
  c. Twice a day for 1 week
  d. Four times a day for 2 days

Question 2

Which patient is at an increased risk if using an immunologic agent?
 
  a. A postal worker
  b. A college student
  c. A neonate
  d. A pilot


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Scabicides are used to treat scabies, a very pruritic skin condition caused by infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Eurax is massaged into the skin of the whole body, and a second coat is applied in 24 hours.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
There is an increased risk in using immunologic agents in any person with a compromised immune status, for example, neonates, older adult patients, and patients on immunosuppressive therapy.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thank you!


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