What is the term for the pharmacological agents that kill mites?

1. Pediculicides
2. Psoralens
3. Scabicides
4. Antibiotics


Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Pediculicides kill lice.
Rationale 2: Psoralens is incorrect. Scabicides kill mites.
Rationale 3: Scabicides are pharmacological agents that kill mites.
Rationale 4: Antibiotics is incorrect. Scabicides kill mites.

Global Rationale: Scabicides are pharmacological agents that kill mites. Pediculicides kill lice. Psoralens is incorrect. Scabicides kill mites. Antibiotics is incorrect. Scabicides kill mites.

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