NSG 3280 EXAM 2 (Latest 2025 Update)
Questions and Answers (Already GRADED A)
CM of Scabies? Most commonly seen on what parts of the body?
Linear rash that goes up. Most common areas:
-arms wrist and webs of the fingers
epidermal barrier protein. Chronic genetic defect that causes thickening of skin (lichenficiation) with an
environmental irritant.
Atopic Dermatitis
HSV 1 & 2 Lay?
dormant in trigeminal nerve and other ganglia
HSV 1 & 2 persist in?
Latent form
CM of Herpes Simplex Virus
begin with burning or tingling sensation followed by pustules, vesicles, and erythema (redness)
HSV 1 is located?
Face and lips
,HSV 2 is located?
Genitalia area
A pt may describe this as discomfort or low level pain.
Herpes Simplex Virus
How long is Herpes Simplex Virus is considered 'self limiting'
2 wks; 10-14 days
Shingles or chicken pox
Herpes Zoster Virus
this viral infection lays dormant on the dorsal root ganglia and usually occurs in pt's that have had
chicken pox.
Herpes Zoster Virus
acute localized inflammatory disease of a dermatomal segment of the skin
Shingles
Patient complains of extreme pain.
s/s: unilateral vesicles/ tingling
Herpes Zoster Virus
,Diagnoses of Herpes Zoster Virus
LARGE rash commonly present in the trunk region
Etiology of Herpes Zoster virus?
Reactivation of latent virus (chickenpox)
*will not cross mid-line
Characterized by recurring pain that lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles disappear
(ppl over the age of 60)
Postherpetic neuralgia
Treatment of Herpes Zoster Virus
*NOT CURABLE
use of antiviral drugs within 48 hrs
Paresthesias
numbness or tingling
Pathology of fungal infection
varies depending on location
Tinia-
, Superficial fungal infection
Tinea capitis
fungal infection of the scalp
Tinea barbae
fungal infection of the beard
Tinea faciei
fungal infection of the face
Tinea corporis
fungal infection of the trunk
Tinea manus and pedis
fungal infection of the hand and foot
Tinea cruris
fungal infection of the groin; jock itch
CM of Superficial fungal infection
-lesions w/ dry scaley patches
Questions and Answers (Already GRADED A)
CM of Scabies? Most commonly seen on what parts of the body?
Linear rash that goes up. Most common areas:
-arms wrist and webs of the fingers
epidermal barrier protein. Chronic genetic defect that causes thickening of skin (lichenficiation) with an
environmental irritant.
Atopic Dermatitis
HSV 1 & 2 Lay?
dormant in trigeminal nerve and other ganglia
HSV 1 & 2 persist in?
Latent form
CM of Herpes Simplex Virus
begin with burning or tingling sensation followed by pustules, vesicles, and erythema (redness)
HSV 1 is located?
Face and lips
,HSV 2 is located?
Genitalia area
A pt may describe this as discomfort or low level pain.
Herpes Simplex Virus
How long is Herpes Simplex Virus is considered 'self limiting'
2 wks; 10-14 days
Shingles or chicken pox
Herpes Zoster Virus
this viral infection lays dormant on the dorsal root ganglia and usually occurs in pt's that have had
chicken pox.
Herpes Zoster Virus
acute localized inflammatory disease of a dermatomal segment of the skin
Shingles
Patient complains of extreme pain.
s/s: unilateral vesicles/ tingling
Herpes Zoster Virus
,Diagnoses of Herpes Zoster Virus
LARGE rash commonly present in the trunk region
Etiology of Herpes Zoster virus?
Reactivation of latent virus (chickenpox)
*will not cross mid-line
Characterized by recurring pain that lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles disappear
(ppl over the age of 60)
Postherpetic neuralgia
Treatment of Herpes Zoster Virus
*NOT CURABLE
use of antiviral drugs within 48 hrs
Paresthesias
numbness or tingling
Pathology of fungal infection
varies depending on location
Tinia-
, Superficial fungal infection
Tinea capitis
fungal infection of the scalp
Tinea barbae
fungal infection of the beard
Tinea faciei
fungal infection of the face
Tinea corporis
fungal infection of the trunk
Tinea manus and pedis
fungal infection of the hand and foot
Tinea cruris
fungal infection of the groin; jock itch
CM of Superficial fungal infection
-lesions w/ dry scaley patches
