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jho37 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

During an in-service on viruses, the nurse describes the components of a viral envelope, including:

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. phospholipids.
2. glycoprotein.
3. protein spikes.
4. glucose.
5. carbohydrate.

Question 2

A client has genital herpes simplex 2. The nurse teaches the client that:

1. spermicides can help prevent transmission.
2. antiviral medication can cure this disease.
3. This infection is for life, but recurrences usually have a shorter course and are less severe.
4. HSV can only be transmitted when there are visible lesions.

raili21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: The viral envelope consists partly of phospholipids.
Rationale 2: The viral envelope consists partly of glycoprotein.
Rationale 3: The viral envelope consists partly of protein spikes.
Rationale 4: The viral envelope does not contain glucose.
Rationale 5: The viral envelope does not contain carbohydrate.
Global Rationale: The viral envelope consists of phospholipids, glycoprotein, and protein spikes. It does not contain glucose or carbohydrate.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Spermicide contraceptives cannot prevent transmission.
Rationale 2: Herpes simplex is not curable.
Rationale 3: Herpes simplex is not curable and is lifelong, but with treatment, the recurrent episodes usually have a shorter course and are less severe.
Rationale 4: Transmission can still occur without visible lesions.
Global Rationale: Herpes simplex is not curable and is lifelong, but with treatment, the recurrent episodes usually have a shorter course and are less severe. Spermicides do not prevent transmission, which can occur even when lesions are not visible.