Exam 2: NSG3250 / NSG 3250 (2024 / 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen

Exam 2: NSG3250 / NSG 3250 (2024 / 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Q: varicella zoster virus follows a dermatome. Q: risk factors of herpes zoster Answer: advanced age, previous varicella exposure, and immunosuppression. Q: areas typically affected by herpes zoster Answer: chest, back, face. Q: symptoms of herpes zoster Answer: severe pain, bands of vesicles, malaise, fever and itching. Q: what are the herpes zoster phases? Answer: pre-eruptive, acute eruptive, and post-herpetic neuralgia. Q: what medications are used for herpes zoster? Answer: antivirals including famciclovir and acyclovir, analgesics and calamine lotion. Q: what is the vaccine thats used for herpes zoster? Answer: zostavax. Q: candidiasis is a Answer: fungal infection caused by yeast. Q: candidiasis risk factors Answer: frequent antibiotic use, diabetes, HIV, poor hygiene and corticosteroid use. Q: s/s of candidiasis Answer: itching, water/white/thick discharge, signs vary based on location. Q: what medication is used for candidiasis Answer: nystatin Q: nystatin is a what medication? and what is it used for? Answer: an anti-fungal thats used for candidiasis. Q: Impetigo is a Answer: bacterial infection Q: impetigo S/S Answer: small red macules that rupture to a crust, common on extremities or face. Q: impetigo tx Answer: Topical antibiotics called mupirocin, promote, bathing at least once each day w antibacterial soap. Q: what medication is used to treat bacterial impetigo? Answer: topical antibiotic mupirocin Q: mupirocin is used for Answer: impetigo, topical antibiotic. Q: Cellulitis is a Answer: bacterial infection Q: staphylococcus aureus is the cause of Answer: cellulitis Q: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the Answer: skin and subcutaneous tissues. Q: risk factors for cellulitis Answer: IV drug users, peripheral artery disease, diabetics elderly and smokers. Q: manifestations of cellulitis Answer: localized pain, erythema, warmth, edema and fever. Q: cellulitis tx antibiotic, pain control, cool packs then warm socks, elevate ex- tremities 3-6in above heart, monitor for response to tx.