Author Question: Herpes zoster is caused by the varicella virus and has an affinity for: a. sympathetic nerve ... (Read 82 times)

captainjonesify · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Herpes zoster is caused by the varicella virus and has an affinity for:

a. sympathetic nerve fibers.
b. parasympathetic nerve fibers.
c. posterior root ganglia and posterior horn of the spinal cord.
d. lateral and dorsal columns of the spinal cord.

Question 2

The nurse should implement which prescribed treatment for a child with warts?

a. Vaccination
b. Local destruction
c. Corticosteroids
d. Specific antibiotic therapy

T4T · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The herpes zoster virus has an affinity for posterior root ganglia, the posterior horn of the spinal cord, and skin. The zoster virus does not involve sympathetic or parasympathetic nerve fibers and the lateral and dorsal columns of the spinal cord.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Local destructive therapy individualized according to location, type, and numberincluding surgical removal, electrocautery, curettage, cryotherapy, caustic solutions, x-ray treatment, and laser therapiesis used. Vaccination is prophylaxis for warts and is not a treatment. Corticosteroids and specific antibiotic therapy are not effective in the treatment of warts.