NSG-3280 EXAM 2 |GRADE A GUIDE| Question and
Answers (latest update 2026/2027)
Etiology of herpes: herpes virus contact withskin and mucous
membranes; persists in latentform in trigeminal nerve and other
ganglia
HSV-1: occurs above the waist; common on the lips,face, and
mouth• Healing in 10 to 14 days; persists in a latent form Stress can
exacerbate it Contact transmission no cure
HSV-2: responsible for most infections in the genital region
sexually/contact transmitted
Clinical manifestations of HSV: usually begins with burning or
tingling sensation, followed by pustules, ulcers, vesicles, and
erythema; pain common
Is there a cure for herpes?: no but there is treament to keep
breakouts under control or stop them completely
What is the treatment for HSV?: Antivirals like acyclovir.
, Herpes zoster (shingles): acute inflammatory disease of a
dermatomal segment of the skin along the spinal nerves or spinal
tract (Dorsal root ganglia)
Shingles vaccine is available and for what age?: 50
What does shingles look like?: Cluster of fluid-filled blisters, often in
a band erythematous bases usually unilaterally typically in patients
over 60 or people with weak immune support Mid torso,
shoulder/neck, or side of face
Shingles treatments: gabapentin for severe cases
Fungal infections etiology: microsporum, trichophyton,
epidermophyton
Tinea pedis: fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
Tinea capitis: ringworm of the scalp
Clinical manifestation of fungal infections: Erythematous•
Macules/papules or plaques with peripheral
scalingand central clearing• Vesicular lesions•
Nail thickening and discoloration
Answers (latest update 2026/2027)
Etiology of herpes: herpes virus contact withskin and mucous
membranes; persists in latentform in trigeminal nerve and other
ganglia
HSV-1: occurs above the waist; common on the lips,face, and
mouth• Healing in 10 to 14 days; persists in a latent form Stress can
exacerbate it Contact transmission no cure
HSV-2: responsible for most infections in the genital region
sexually/contact transmitted
Clinical manifestations of HSV: usually begins with burning or
tingling sensation, followed by pustules, ulcers, vesicles, and
erythema; pain common
Is there a cure for herpes?: no but there is treament to keep
breakouts under control or stop them completely
What is the treatment for HSV?: Antivirals like acyclovir.
, Herpes zoster (shingles): acute inflammatory disease of a
dermatomal segment of the skin along the spinal nerves or spinal
tract (Dorsal root ganglia)
Shingles vaccine is available and for what age?: 50
What does shingles look like?: Cluster of fluid-filled blisters, often in
a band erythematous bases usually unilaterally typically in patients
over 60 or people with weak immune support Mid torso,
shoulder/neck, or side of face
Shingles treatments: gabapentin for severe cases
Fungal infections etiology: microsporum, trichophyton,
epidermophyton
Tinea pedis: fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
Tinea capitis: ringworm of the scalp
Clinical manifestation of fungal infections: Erythematous•
Macules/papules or plaques with peripheral
scalingand central clearing• Vesicular lesions•
Nail thickening and discoloration
