FNP 2 Infectious Diseases Exam |Questions and
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Roseola Causitive Organism and tranmission - ANSWER HHV-6
transmission mide is unclear thought to be secretions
Typical age group for Roseola infection - ANSWER children <3 although uncommon in
kiddos under 3 months
When can a pt with roseola return to school? - ANSWER after resolution of the fever
Roseola Rash Characteristics - ANSWER erythematous, maculopapular rash, starting on
the trunk and sparing the face
rash usually appears at the same time the fever resolves
Always on test
Symptoms other than rash seen in Roseola - ANSWER Prodromal high fever 3-7 days,
may have inflamed tympanic membrane or adenopathy
Usually playful and don't act ill even during febrile phase
Treatment for Roseola - ANSWER Symptomatic - acetaminophen and fluids
Chicken Pox Causative Organism and transmission - ANSWER Varicalla-Zoster
airborne and contact with fluid from vesicles
Varicella Rash Characteristics - ANSWER Papules or vesicles on an erythematous base
usually begins on scalp, neck or upper trunk and spreads
, Varicella Incubation period - ANSWER 10-21 days
When to consider oral antiviral therapy for Varicella - ANSWER Children <1, known
pulmonary problems, pts receiving steroids
Non-Pharmacologic management in Varicella - ANSWER Calamine, benadryl, bathe in
baking soda or aveeno, acetaminophen for fever,
When can a patient with varicella return to school? - ANSWER After all lesions have
crusted over
S/S other than rash in chicken pox - ANSWER fever, malaise
Shingles rash characteristics - ANSWER vesicular rash that typically appears only in one
dermatome
S/S other than rash in shingles - ANSWER postherpatic neuralgia (this hurts a lot)
Erythema Infectiosum (5th Disease) Causative Agent and how spread - ANSWER
Parvovirus B-19
Infected Resp secretions or blood or vertical transmission from mother to fetus
Infection with fifth disease while pregnant can lead to what? What is NP role? - ANSWER
Fetal hydrous or death
Refer mother to OBGYN for management and follow
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Roseola Causitive Organism and tranmission - ANSWER HHV-6
transmission mide is unclear thought to be secretions
Typical age group for Roseola infection - ANSWER children <3 although uncommon in
kiddos under 3 months
When can a pt with roseola return to school? - ANSWER after resolution of the fever
Roseola Rash Characteristics - ANSWER erythematous, maculopapular rash, starting on
the trunk and sparing the face
rash usually appears at the same time the fever resolves
Always on test
Symptoms other than rash seen in Roseola - ANSWER Prodromal high fever 3-7 days,
may have inflamed tympanic membrane or adenopathy
Usually playful and don't act ill even during febrile phase
Treatment for Roseola - ANSWER Symptomatic - acetaminophen and fluids
Chicken Pox Causative Organism and transmission - ANSWER Varicalla-Zoster
airborne and contact with fluid from vesicles
Varicella Rash Characteristics - ANSWER Papules or vesicles on an erythematous base
usually begins on scalp, neck or upper trunk and spreads
, Varicella Incubation period - ANSWER 10-21 days
When to consider oral antiviral therapy for Varicella - ANSWER Children <1, known
pulmonary problems, pts receiving steroids
Non-Pharmacologic management in Varicella - ANSWER Calamine, benadryl, bathe in
baking soda or aveeno, acetaminophen for fever,
When can a patient with varicella return to school? - ANSWER After all lesions have
crusted over
S/S other than rash in chicken pox - ANSWER fever, malaise
Shingles rash characteristics - ANSWER vesicular rash that typically appears only in one
dermatome
S/S other than rash in shingles - ANSWER postherpatic neuralgia (this hurts a lot)
Erythema Infectiosum (5th Disease) Causative Agent and how spread - ANSWER
Parvovirus B-19
Infected Resp secretions or blood or vertical transmission from mother to fetus
Infection with fifth disease while pregnant can lead to what? What is NP role? - ANSWER
Fetal hydrous or death
Refer mother to OBGYN for management and follow
