NSG-3250 EXAM 2 Questions and Answers

NSG-3250 EXAM 2 Questions and Answers


Question 1.
pruritus

Correct Answer: itching of the skin redness raised areas release of histamine


Question 2.
Meds for Pruritis

Correct Answer: TREAT THE CAUSE Topical tricyclic for severe itching oral h1
antagonist (benadryL, vistaril, atarax) Topical corticosteroids


Question 3.
Pruritus may be the first __________ of a systemic internal disease such as diabetes, blood
disorders, or cancer

Correct Answer: indication


Question 4.
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus

Correct Answer: laundry detergent


Question 5.
Pruritus is frequent in _______ because their skin is commonly dry

Correct Answer: Older adults Other illnesses can also trigger pruritus.


Question 6.
urticaria

Correct Answer: Type 1 hypersensitive reaction of the skin leading to a release
of histamines and other naturally occurring vasodilators Sudden appearance of
wheals, edematous papules, pruritus


Question 7.
Urticaria is commonly a result of

Correct Answer: allergic reactions


Question 8.
You can treat urticaria with ______

Correct Answer: Antihistamines or a course of steroids


Question 9.

, Herpes simplex 1

Correct Answer: cold sores, fever blisters embedded on the nerve ganglion
Happens above the waist No cure red, elevated bumps with puss


Question 10.
Herpes simplex 1 treatments

Correct Answer: antiviral meds such as: acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir or
topical anesthetics Tylenol


Question 11.
Can the viral skin infections be transmitted in nonactivated stages?

Correct Answer: YES


Question 12.
immunosuppression, sun exposure, and hormones can_________

Correct Answer: worsen the herpes simplex


Question 13.
Herpes simplex 2

Correct Answer: lifelong viral infection via hepatic lesions on the genitalia
transferred sexually and asexually no cure or vaccine latent or exacerbated
phases


Question 14.
The initial infection of herpes simplex 2 is _____________

Correct Answer: very painful and last 2-4 weeks and increases the risk for other
STDs and HIV


Question 15.
If you are experiencing immunosuppression, you are ______ likely to have a herpes break
out

Correct Answer: more


Question 16.
shingles (herpes zoster)

Correct Answer: development of painful, inflamed blisters that follow the nerve
routes of people who have had chickenpox can be reactivated by stress,
radiation, not transmitted SEXUALLY airborne precautions required


Question 17.
Treatment for shingles