Scabies
Scabies ( 40 Questions)
Oral antibiotics are not prescribed for scabies unless there is evidence of a secondary bacterial infection.
Moisturizing lotion should not be applied immediately after treatment, as it can reduce the absorption of the scabicidal medication.
Applying the scabicidal medication to wet skin can enhance its effectiveness by helping it to penetrate the skin and reach the mites more effectively.
The client should avoid showering immediately after applying the scabicidal medication to allow it to have enough time to work effectively.
Explanation: Applying the scabicidal medication to wet skin can enhance its effectiveness by helping it to penetrate the skin and reach the mites more effectively.
Incorrect choices: a. Oral antibiotics are not prescribed for scabies unless there is evidence of a secondary bacterial infection.
b. Moisturizing lotion should not be applied immediately after treatment, as it can reduce the absorption of the scabicidal medication.
d. The client should avoid showering immediately after applying the scabicidal medication to allow it to have enough time to work effectively.