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NSG-3280 EXAM 2 ACTUAL 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Etiology of herpes - (ANSWER)herpes virus contact withskin and mucous
membranes; persists in latentform in trigeminal nerve and other ganglia
HSV-1 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)responsible for most infections in the genital region
sexually/contact transmitted
Clinical manifestations of HSV - (ANSWER)usually begins with burning or tingling
sensation, followed by pustules, ulcers, vesicles, and erythema; pain common
Is there a cure for herpes? - (ANSWER)no but there is treament to keep
breakouts under control or stop them completely
What is the treatment for HSV? - (ANSWER)Antivirals like acyclovir.
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herpes zoster (shingles) - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)50
What does shingles look like? - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)gabapentin for severe cases
Fungal infections etiology - (ANSWER)microsporum, trichophyton,
epidermophyton
tinea pedis - (ANSWER)fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
tinea capitis - (ANSWER)ringworm of the scalp
NSG-3280 EXAM 2 ACTUAL 2025/2026
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Etiology of herpes - (ANSWER)herpes virus contact withskin and mucous
membranes; persists in latentform in trigeminal nerve and other ganglia
HSV-1 - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)responsible for most infections in the genital region
sexually/contact transmitted
Clinical manifestations of HSV - (ANSWER)usually begins with burning or tingling
sensation, followed by pustules, ulcers, vesicles, and erythema; pain common
Is there a cure for herpes? - (ANSWER)no but there is treament to keep
breakouts under control or stop them completely
What is the treatment for HSV? - (ANSWER)Antivirals like acyclovir.
, 2
herpes zoster (shingles) - (ANSWER)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? - (ANSWER)50
What does shingles look like? - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)gabapentin for severe cases
Fungal infections etiology - (ANSWER)microsporum, trichophyton,
epidermophyton
tinea pedis - (ANSWER)fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
tinea capitis - (ANSWER)ringworm of the scalp
