Head Lice Management: Pharmacists' Key Role in Patient Education and Effective Treatment

Post-Session Questionnaire

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Email to receive your Statement of Attendance

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* 3. Date of program

Based on the presentation content and learning objectives, here is the proposed post-test questionnaire with 9 multiple-choice questions designed to assess participants’ understanding of head lice treatment and patient counseling.
Each question includes the correct answer and a brief explanation.

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* 4. What is the most common symptom of a head lice infestation?

Fever

Rash

Sensation of something crawling on the scalp

Swelling of the scalp

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* 5. Which of the following statements about head lice is FALSE?

Head lice do not transmit diseases.

Head lice infestations are more common in children than adults.

Head lice can jump from one person to another.

Head lice survive only on human scalps and die within two days without host.

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* 6. What is the life cycle of a head louse from egg to adult?

10-12 days

20-22 days

30 days

45 days

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* 7. Which of the following treatments are insecticide-based?

Dimethicone

Isopropyl Myristate

Permethrin 1%

Pyrethrin

Both C and D

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* 8. Which factor has contributed most to the rise of treatment-resistant ‘super lice’ in Canada?

Increased travel and exposure to different lice strains

Overuse and misuse of over-the-counter insecticide-based treatments

Poor hygiene and lack of regular hair washing

Failure to follow proper treatment guidelines, including incomplete removal of lice and nits

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* 9. What is the primary mode of action of pyrethrin-based treatments for head lice?

Physical suffocation

Disrupting the neuronal sodium channels, leading to paralysis

Dissolving the exoskeleton of the louse

Inhibiting the reproduction of lice

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* 10. How long do head lice survive away from the human scalp?

Less than 1 hour

1-2 days

5 days

1 week

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* 11. Which of the following is NOT a recommended home care measure for managing head lice?

Wash clothing and bedding in hot water

Vacuum carpets and furniture that may have come into contact with lice

Use fumigant sprays to disinfect the house

Place non-washable items in a sealed plastic bag for 2 weeks

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* 12. Head lice are most commonly found in which group of people?

Adults over the age of 50

School-aged children (ages 3-12)

Infants under 1 year of age

People living in rural areas

These questions are designed to assess participants’ understanding of head lice treatment and patient counseling, aligning with the learning objectives of the educational program.