NSG-3250 EXAM 2 LATEST QUESTIONS
AND ACTUAL DETAILED ANSWERS
(2025-2026) EDITION.
pruritus - Answer itching of the skin
redness
raised areas
release of histamine
Meds for Pruritis - Answer TREAT THE CAUSE
Topical tricyclic for severe itching
oral h1 antagonist (benadryL, vistaril, atarax)
Topical corticosteroids
Pruritus may be the first __________ of a systemic internal disease such as diabetes, blood
disorders, or cancer - Answer indication
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus - Answer laundry detergent
Pruritus is frequent in _______ because their skin is commonly dry - Answer Older adults
Other illnesses can also trigger pruritus.
urticaria - 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
Urticaria is commonly a result of - Answer allergic reactions
You can treat urticaria with ______ - Answer Antihistamines or a course of steroids
, red, elevated bumps with puss
Herpes simplex 1 treatments - Answer antiviral meds such as: acyclovir, valacyclovir, or
famciclovir
or topical anesthetics
Tylenol
Can the viral skin infections be transmitted in nonactivated stages? - Answer YES
immunosuppression, sun exposure, and hormones can_________ - Answer worsen the herpes
simplex
Herpes simplex 2 - Answer lifelong viral infection via hepatic lesions on the genitalia
transferred sexually and asexually
no cure or vaccine
latent or exacerbated phases
The initial infection of herpes simplex 2 is _____________ - Answer very painful and last 2-4
weeks
and increases the risk for other STDs and HIV
If you are experiencing immunosuppression, you are ______ likely to have a herpes break out -
Answer more
shingles (herpes zoster) - 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
Treatment for shingles - Answer antiviral medications (acyclovir)
AND ACTUAL DETAILED ANSWERS
(2025-2026) EDITION.
pruritus - Answer itching of the skin
redness
raised areas
release of histamine
Meds for Pruritis - Answer TREAT THE CAUSE
Topical tricyclic for severe itching
oral h1 antagonist (benadryL, vistaril, atarax)
Topical corticosteroids
Pruritus may be the first __________ of a systemic internal disease such as diabetes, blood
disorders, or cancer - Answer indication
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus - Answer laundry detergent
Pruritus is frequent in _______ because their skin is commonly dry - Answer Older adults
Other illnesses can also trigger pruritus.
urticaria - 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
Urticaria is commonly a result of - Answer allergic reactions
You can treat urticaria with ______ - Answer Antihistamines or a course of steroids
, red, elevated bumps with puss
Herpes simplex 1 treatments - Answer antiviral meds such as: acyclovir, valacyclovir, or
famciclovir
or topical anesthetics
Tylenol
Can the viral skin infections be transmitted in nonactivated stages? - Answer YES
immunosuppression, sun exposure, and hormones can_________ - Answer worsen the herpes
simplex
Herpes simplex 2 - Answer lifelong viral infection via hepatic lesions on the genitalia
transferred sexually and asexually
no cure or vaccine
latent or exacerbated phases
The initial infection of herpes simplex 2 is _____________ - Answer very painful and last 2-4
weeks
and increases the risk for other STDs and HIV
If you are experiencing immunosuppression, you are ______ likely to have a herpes break out -
Answer more
shingles (herpes zoster) - 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
Treatment for shingles - Answer antiviral medications (acyclovir)
