NSG 3280 EXAM 2 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
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Etiology of herpes - ANS herpes virus contact withskin and mucous membranes; persists in
latentform in trigeminal nerve and other ganglia
HSV-1 - ANS 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 - ANS responsible for most infections in the genital region
sexually/contact transmitted
Clinical manifestations of HSV - ANS usually begins with burning or tingling sensation,
followed by pustules, ulcers, vesicles, and erythema; pain common
Is there a cure for herpes? - ANS no but there is treament to keep breakouts under control or
stop them completely
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, What is the treatment for HSV? - ANS Antivirals like acyclovir.
herpes zoster (shingles) - ANS 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? - ANS 50
What does shingles look like? - ANS 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 - ANS gabapentin for severe cases
Fungal infections etiology - ANS microsporum, trichophyton, epidermophyton
tinea pedis - ANS fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
tinea capitis - ANS ringworm of the scalp
Clinical manifestation of fungal infections - ANS Erythematous•
Macules/papules or plaques with peripheral scalingand central clearing•
Vesicular lesions•
Nail thickening and discoloration
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Etiology of herpes - ANS herpes virus contact withskin and mucous membranes; persists in
latentform in trigeminal nerve and other ganglia
HSV-1 - ANS 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 - ANS responsible for most infections in the genital region
sexually/contact transmitted
Clinical manifestations of HSV - ANS usually begins with burning or tingling sensation,
followed by pustules, ulcers, vesicles, and erythema; pain common
Is there a cure for herpes? - ANS no but there is treament to keep breakouts under control or
stop them completely
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, What is the treatment for HSV? - ANS Antivirals like acyclovir.
herpes zoster (shingles) - ANS 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? - ANS 50
What does shingles look like? - ANS 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 - ANS gabapentin for severe cases
Fungal infections etiology - ANS microsporum, trichophyton, epidermophyton
tinea pedis - ANS fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
tinea capitis - ANS ringworm of the scalp
Clinical manifestation of fungal infections - ANS Erythematous•
Macules/papules or plaques with peripheral scalingand central clearing•
Vesicular lesions•
Nail thickening and discoloration
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