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bcretired

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A client is diagnosed with genital herpes simplex virus. The nurse know that symptoms of the primary infection occur:
 
  1. 1 to 4 days after exposure.
  2. 3 to 7 days after exposure.
  3. 5 to 9 days after exposure.
  4. 7 to 11 days after exposure.

Question 2

A client is being treated for lice. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to see prescribed for this client?
 
  1. Acyclovir
  2. Diphenhydramine
  3. Mupirocin
  4. Permethrin



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Answer to Question 1

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Symptoms of the primary herpes simplex infection occur 3 to 7 days after exposure. The other choices do not describe the length of time before symptoms of the primary herpes simplex infection occur.

Answer to Question 2

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Permethrin is applied for treatment of head lice. Diphenhydramine controls the itching but does not treat the infestation. Mupirocin treats impetigo, and acyclovir is for herpes simplex virus.





 

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