Shingles Flashcards

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1
Q

This viral infection is caused by what virus?

A

Varicella

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2
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What are the signs of herpes zoster?

A

Itching vesicles grouped together on top of red rash, painful to touch, low- grade fever, malaise

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3
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How are shingles spread?

A

The vesicles contain fluid that transmits the virus

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4
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Where is the rash usually located?

A

Along a dermatome

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What is a dermatome?

A

An area of skin that gets all of its innervations by a single spinal nerve.

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What are some areas of dermatomes?

A

Face, trunk, back

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7
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Will the rash and vesicles be unilateral or bilateral?

A

Unilateral

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8
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What are the isolation precautions for Herpes Zoster?

A

Respiratory isolation

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9
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What is the treatment for shingles?

A

Analgesics
Supportive care
Cool compresses
Try to keep vesicles intact

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10
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What may be seen after the vesicles have healed?

A

Scarring

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