An 18-month-old child has been diagnosed with pediculosis capitis (head lice).Which prescription should the nurse question if ordered for the child?

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The nurse should question malathion for an 18-month-old child.Malathion contains flammable alcohol,must remain in contact with the scalp for 8 to 12 hours,and is not recommended for children younger than 2 years of age.The drug of choice for infants and children is permethrin 1% cream rinse (Nix)or pyrethrin with piperonyl butoxide,which kill adult lice and nits.Benzyl alcohol 5% lotion has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of head lice in children as young as 6 months.

An 18-Month-Old Child Has Been Diagnosed with Pediculosis Capitis (Head