The nurse caring for a patient with pediculosis capitis who has been prescribed lindane (Kwell) shampoo knows that an adverse effect of this medication, when used improperly, is which of the following?
A) Blister formation
B) Scalp erythema
C) Central nervous system toxicity
D) Increased scaling of the scalp
Ans: C
Feedback: The patient should be instructed that lindane may be toxic to the central nervous system when used improperly. Scalp redness may occur from the itching but is not related to the lindane shampoo itself. There is no blister formation or increased scaling of the scalp when using lindane.
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