NSG-3250 EXAM 2. 149 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution. 100% Correct. Updated 2024/2025.
pruritus
itching of the skin
redness
raised areas
release of histamine
Meds for Pruritis
TREAT THE CAUSE
Topical tricyclic for severe itching
oral h1 antagonist (benadryL, vistaril,...
NSG-3250 EXAM 2 . 149 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution. 100% Correct. Updated 2024/2025.
pruritus
itching of the skin
redness
raised areas
release of histamine
Meds for Pruritis
TREAT THE CAUSE
Topical tricyclic for severe itching
oral h1 antagonist (benadryL, vistaril, atarax)
Topical corticosteroids
Pruritus may be the first __________ of a systemic internal disease such as diabetes, blood disorders, or cancer
indication
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus
laundry detergent
Pruritus is frequent in _______ because their skin is commonly dry
Older adults
Other illnesses can also trigger pruritus.
urticaria
Type 1 hypersensitive reaction of the skin leading to a release of histamines and other naturally occurring vasodilators
Sudden appearance of wheals, edematous papules, pruritus
Urticaria is commonly a result of
allergic reactions
You can treat urticaria with ______
Antihistamines or a course of steroids
Herpes simplex 1 cold sores, fever blisters
embedded on the nerve ganglion
Happens above the waist
No cure
red, elevated bumps with puss
Herpes simplex 1 treatments
antiviral meds such as: acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir
or topical anesthetics
Tylenol
Can the viral skin infections be transmitted in nonactivated stages?
YES
immunosuppression, sun exposure, and hormones can_________
worsen the herpes simplex
Herpes simplex 2
lifelong viral infection via hepatic lesions on the genitalia
transferred sexually and asexually
no cure or vaccine
latent or exacerbated phases
The initial infection of herpes simplex 2 is _____________
very painful and last 2-4 weeks
and increases the risk for other STDs and HIV
If you are experiencing immunosuppression, you are ______ likely to have a herpes break out
more
shingles (herpes zoster)
development of painful, inflamed blisters that follow the nerve routes of people who have had chickenpox
can be reactivated by stress, radiation,
not transmitted SEXUALLY
airborne precautions required
Treatment for shingles
antiviral medications (acyclovir)
Candidiasis
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