A client has been diagnosed with pediculosis corporis. Which medication is the most appropriate treatment?
A) Keratolytic shampoo
B) Permethrin
C) Anti-seborrhea shampoo
D) Lindane
Ans: D
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The treatment choice for pediculosis corporis or pediculosis pubis is lindane. Permethrin is typically used for head lice. Neither an anti-seborrhea shampoo nor a keratolytic shampoo will be effective against lice.
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