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68W Limited Primary Care Actual Exam Newest 2025/2026 Complete 100 Questions And Correct Answers |Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!
What occurs at the site just prior to vesicles appearing?Tingling, discomfort and itching
Herpes simplex virus of the finger is known as:
Herpetic Whitlow Digital herpes simplex Finger herpes
Herpes Simplex Treatment Refer the patient to a Medical Officer. Healing occurs in 8-12 days without any treatment. Antiviral medications reduce symptoms. Antiviral medications DO NOT destroy the virus. Infected persons can still pass the virus on to others.
Viral Skin Diseases-Herpes Zoster Also known as Shingles. Caused by the chicken pox virus 1 / 3
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Herpes Zoster Pain, tenderness & itching occurs at the site 2 to 3 days before rash appears. Crops of vesicles appear with erythematous base
what often accompanies Herpes Zoster?Headache, fever and chills.
Pain may be severe and require narcotic analgesics
Where does Herpes Zoster occur often?thoracic or lumbar regions. Are unilateral (develop on only one side)
Herpes Zoster - How long do lesions typically form?
- to 5 days
Herpes Zoster - How many days does it take for the outbreak to resolve? 2 / 3
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14 to 21 days
Other than referral to a Medical Officer, what are the treatment considerations?Wet compresses Oral antiviral medications Pain medications
How are warts transmitted?Contact (Direct and indirect)
Contact (Direct and indirect) Warts
Commonly appear on the bottom of the foot Plantar Warts
What is the initial treatment for warts?Topical medication and/or freezing of the wart.
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