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OPRA Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3875
Question 1
What is the first-line pharmacological treatment for a confirmed infestation with \textit{Sarcoptes scabiei}?
  • Permethrin✔️
  • Mebendazole
  • Malathion
  • Tinidazole
Correct Answer Explanation
Topical permethrin $5\%$ cream is the first-line treatment for scabies, applied to all body surfaces from neck down and washed off after $8$–$14$ hours.