When Writing a Prescription of Permethrin 5% Cream (Elimite) for Scabies

Multiple Choice

When writing a prescription of permethrin 5% cream (Elimite) for scabies, patient education would include:

A) All members of the household and personal contacts should also be treated.
B) Infants should have permethrin applied from the neck down.
C) The permethrin is washed off after 10 to 20 minutes.
D) Permethrin is flammable and to avoid open flame while the medication is applied.