QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Mebendazole is used to treat threadworm infection, not scabies mites infection.
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b
Mebendazole
QuestionChoice
Topical corticosteroids are known to exacerbate some conditions, particularly infections such as tinea and scabies.
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e
Hydrocortisone 5% cream
QuestionChoice
Malathion is also an insecticide that can kill scabies mites. However, it is not used first-line to treat scabies. Malathion 0.5% lotion is used if permethrin is ineffective.
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c
Malathion
QuestionChoice
Ivermectin is an insecticide but is not used first-line to treat scabies. It is more commonly used to treat papulopustular rosacea and in combination with topical drugs to treat Norwegian/crusted scabies that hasn't responded to topical treatment alone.
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d
Ivermectin
QuestionChoice
Permethrin 5% cream is the first-line management for the treatment of scabies. It should be applied once weekly for two doses all over the body, not including the head and face. The care home residents who have been in close contact with the worker and all members of her household should also be treated.
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a
Permethrin
Concept
Chapter
2693
3915
scabies
Topic
144
Dermatology
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A 27-year-old woman works part-time in a care home. She presents to her GP as she started itching her arms a lot over the last few days. Some of the care home residents are also complaining of similar symptoms.

On inspection, she has visible burrows on her arms.

What is the most appropriate medical management that the GP should prescribe?
a