NSG-3250 Exam 2 2026 Complete Study Guide,
Practice Questions & Verified Answers
pruritus - correct answers -itching of the skin
redness
raised areas
release of histamine
Meds for Pruritis - correct answers -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 - correct answers -indication
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus - correct answers -laundry detergent
Pruritus is frequent in _______ because their skin is commonly dry - correct answers -Older adults
Other illnesses can also trigger pruritus.
urticaria - correct answers -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 - correct answers -allergic reactions
, You can treat urticaria with ______ - correct answers -Antihistamines or a course of steroids
Herpes simplex 1 - correct answers -cold sores, fever blisters
embedded on the nerve ganglion
Happens above the waist
No cure
red, elevated bumps with puss
Herpes simplex 1 treatments - correct answers -antiviral meds such as: acyclovir, valacyclovir, or
famciclovir
or topical anesthetics
Tylenol
Can the viral skin infections be transmitted in nonactivated stages? - correct answers -YES
immunosuppression, sun exposure, and hormones can_________ - correct answers -worsen the
herpes simplex
Herpes simplex 2 - correct answers -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 _____________ - correct answers -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 - correct
answers -more
Practice Questions & Verified Answers
pruritus - correct answers -itching of the skin
redness
raised areas
release of histamine
Meds for Pruritis - correct answers -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 - correct answers -indication
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus - correct answers -laundry detergent
Pruritus is frequent in _______ because their skin is commonly dry - correct answers -Older adults
Other illnesses can also trigger pruritus.
urticaria - correct answers -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 - correct answers -allergic reactions
, You can treat urticaria with ______ - correct answers -Antihistamines or a course of steroids
Herpes simplex 1 - correct answers -cold sores, fever blisters
embedded on the nerve ganglion
Happens above the waist
No cure
red, elevated bumps with puss
Herpes simplex 1 treatments - correct answers -antiviral meds such as: acyclovir, valacyclovir, or
famciclovir
or topical anesthetics
Tylenol
Can the viral skin infections be transmitted in nonactivated stages? - correct answers -YES
immunosuppression, sun exposure, and hormones can_________ - correct answers -worsen the
herpes simplex
Herpes simplex 2 - correct answers -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 _____________ - correct answers -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 - correct
answers -more
