NSG 3280 Pathos_Exam_2. question and answers
Alterations in the Integumentary System Herpes Etiology- herpes virus Patho o Virus passed by contact of skin mucous membrane Latent (trigeminal/ other ganglia) Two types of Infection of the skin o HSV-1 Above waist Common Lips, face, and mouth Painful Heals in 10-14 days o HSV-2 Responsible for most infections in genital area Precipitated by stress, sunlight, menses, injury- 2-10 x/year Burning/ tingling o Erythematic vesicles Pustules ulcerates crusts heals Diagnoses o Blood testing for HSV 1 or 2 o Swab sample site No cure Analgesics/ non-pharmacological (cold compress) Antivirals o Acyclovir o Valacyclovir
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Galen College Of Nursing
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NSG 3280
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alterations in the integumentary system