Which patient should not use lindane?
A) A child with a history of seizures
B) A patient who has used lindane in the past 2 months
C) A person who weighs 115 pounds
D) A person with an autoimmune disorder
E) A person with atopic dermatitis

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Any patient with a history of seizures should not use lindane, because it is associated with seizures. Patients who have used lindane within the past 2 months are at increased risk for serious side effects with repeated use. Patients with psoriasis or atopic dermatitis should not use lindane. Lindane may be used in patients who weigh more than 110 pounds and in patients with autoimmune disorders.

Which Patient Should Not Use Lindane