Herpes Simplex & Furuncle

Question 1

Herpes Simplex are: (3)

Answer 1

Cold sores, fever blisters, oral herpes

Question 2

Cold Sores are caused by a contagious virus. T/F?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Type 1 Causes…

Answer 3

Oral Herpes

Question 4

Type 2 Causes…

Answer 4

Genital Herpes

Question 5

T/F Herpes Simplex can be asymptomatic.

Answer 5

True - but can experience cold sores

Question 6

Herpes is spread by: (2)

Answer 6

Respiratory Droplets
Virus containing fluid
(Saliva, Cervical Secretions)

Question 7

Triggers for HSV-1 are: (5)

Answer 7

Sunlight
Trauma
Menses
Stress
Systemic Infexn

Question 8

Cold Sores typically appear: (3)

Answer 8

Outside the mouth on lips
Chin and cheeks
Nostrils

Question 9

T/F There is a cure for HSV.

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

Herpetic Whitlow is:

Answer 10

Finger infection from contact with infected mucous membranes.

Question 11

Nursing precautions when dealing with HSV:

Answer 11

Hand Hygiene
Gloves
Avoid Exudates!!

Question 12

Meds for treating HSV?

Answer 12

Zovirax (Antiviral) (Acyclovir)

Famciclovir, Valacyclovir*

Question 13

Valacyclovir aka

Answer 13

Valtrex

Question 14

Famciclovir aka

Answer 14

Famvir

Question 15

Zovirax works by:

Answer 15

Interferes with DNA synthesis by conversion to acyclovir triphosphate, causing decreased viral replication, time of lesional healing.

Question 16

Adverse affects of Zovirax:

Answer 16

Tremors, confusion, lethargy, hallucinations, seizures, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain.

Question 17

Scarring is typical in HSV. T/F?

Answer 17

False.

Question 18

A tender, dome-shaped skin lesion, typically caused be infection around a hair follicle with Staphylococcus aureus..

Answer 18

Boil

Question 19

Two or more boils:

Answer 19

Furuncle

Question 20

A boil is infected with:

Answer 20

Staphylococcus Aureus

Question 21

An accumulation of pus in a boil or furuncle can lead to:

Answer 21

Abscess

Question 22

Pus is a collection of: (3)

Answer 22

White Blood Cells
Bacteria
Proteins

Question 23

A non-medical treatment for boils:

Answer 23

Warm Compress

Question 24

A warm compress:

Answer 24

Encourages drainage of infexn & relieves pain

Question 25

A pharmaceutical treatment would be:

Answer 25

Oral antistaphylococcal antibiotics

Question 26

Oral antistaph antibiotics include:

Answer 26

trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole or clindamycin

Question 27

Clindamycin is used when:

Answer 27

Lesion is surrounded by local cellulitis

Question 28

In extreme cases a boil/abscess/furuncle may need:

Answer 28

Incision & Drainage