A 6-year-old child presents with itching on the scalp and a visible infestation of lice. The diagnosis of head lice (pediculosis capitis) is confirmed. Which of the following treatments is most appropriate for this child’s condition?

A 5-year-old patient is diagnosed with impetigo, a highly contagious bacterial skin infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. The healthcare provider prescribes treatment based on the severity and type of impetigo. Which of the following pharmacological treatments is most appropriate for a child with non-bullous impetigo? 

Chief cells secrete pepsin.

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46. When soon-to-be parents throw a party at which they announce the sex of their baby to family and friends, they are starting the process of forming the baby’s

A 38-year-old female patient presents with plaque psoriasis affecting her scalp, elbows, and knees. She has tried over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream with limited success, and her psoriasis has been persistent despite using stronger topical corticosteroids for the past few months. The healthcare provider is considering additional or alternative topical therapies to improve symptom control and reduce inflammation. Which of the following topical therapies would most likely be beneficial for this patient as an adjunctive treatment for her psoriasis?

33. Zahra is married and has two children. She and her husband, Dave, both work full-time jobs. After work, Zahra cooks dinner, cleans up the house, helps the kids with homework, and puts them to bed. Dave helps with these tasks sometimes, but most days he watches TV or plays video games after work in order to “unwind.” If Arlie Hochschild saw this family, she would say that Zahra is experiencing the

A 40-year-old patient with primary focal hyperhidrosis presents to the clinic seeking treatment for excessive sweating of the hands and feet. The healthcare provider considers pharmacologic options. Which of the following is the most appropriate first-line treatment for primary hyperhidrosis, and which of the following is a potential adverse effect associated with this treatment?

16. As discussed in the textbook, concerning the division of household chores,

A 25-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with moderate acne vulgaris. After a thorough evaluation, the nurse practitioner decides to prescribe tretinoin (a topical retinoid). The FNP provides patient education about proper use of the medication. Which of the following is the most important instruction to give the patient regarding the use of tretinoin?