Clients in a nursing home have been prescribed permethrin (Nix) for head lice. The nurse will question the order for the client who has:
1. seizures.
2. hypothyroidism.
3. diabetes mellitus.
4. an allergy to sulfites.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: This medication is not contraindicated in clients with a known seizure disorder.
Rationale 2: There is no contraindication to the use of this medication in a client with hypothyroidism.
Rationale 3: There is no contraindication to the use of this medication in a client with diabetes mellitus.
Rationale 4: This medication is contraindicated in those with an allergy to sulfites.
Global Rationale: This medication is contraindicated in those with an allergy to sulfites. Seizures, hypothyroidism and DM are not contraindications to use of Nix.
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