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Integumentary/Chap 3
Integumentary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What kind of infection is Herpes Zoster? | Viral |
| Where does the Herpes Zoster virus lie dormant? | In the doral root of the spinal ganglia |
| What interventions do you use for Herpes Zoster? | Pain control with analgesics, tranquilizers to help with anxiety, medicated baths and warm compresses to soothe skin, diet with VIT C to promote healing |
| What complications can a person with Herpes Zoster expect? | They can have neuralgia that may last for months |
| Where can you expect a rash for Herpes Zoster to be? | In the thoracic region, can also affect lumbar, cervical or cranial areas. |
| Is the rash unilateral or bilateral with Herpes Zoster? | It is typically unilateral and does not cross the mid-line |
| What can the pain be described as with Herpes Zoster? | A burning, knifelike sensation |
| Impetigo is usually caused by what bacteria? | Staph or Strep |
| Is Impetigo contagious? | Impetigo is highly contagious, caution with gloves should be used when assessing the skin |