A patient has completed treatment with lindane shampoo for pediculosis, but the infestation has not been eradicated. The patient asks the nurse about repeating the treatment. What will the nurse tell the patient?
A) A second treatment may be administered in 2 to 4 weeks.
B) Lindane continues to have residual effects for several weeks after treatment.
C) Repeat use of this drug may cause serious side effects.
D) The patient should ask the prescriber to order lindane cream for a second treatment.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Repeated use of lindane carries a risk of seizures, so repeat dosing should be avoided. Patients should not use lindane if they have used it within the past few months, so 2 to 4 weeks is too soon. Lindane does not have residual therapeutic effects. The type of preparation does not change the recommendation about not repeating the treatments.

A Patient Has Completed Treatment with Lindane Shampoo for Pediculosis