NR 602 / NR602 MIDTERM EXAM. QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS,

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102. When should a biopsy be done on a wart? When it is resistant to therapy. 103. What is herpetic whitlow? Swollen, painful lesion w/erythematous base/ulceration resembling paronychia 104. W... here does herpetic whitlow usually occur? Finger or thumb of thumb-sucking kids w/gingivostomatitis or adolescents w/genital HSV infection 105. How long are herpetic whitlow lesions contagious? • As long as they are present • Incubation period 2-12days 106. What are s/s of herpetic whitlow? • Primary herpes • Fever • Malaise • Sore throat • Decrease fluid intake • Deep-appearing vesicles on fingers 107. What are some diagnostic studies for herpetic whitlow? Tzanck smear on fluid from lesions to ID epidermal giant cells, but doesn't distinguish HSV-1 from HSV-2 108. What is the gold standard for diagnosing herpetic whitlow? Viral cultures [Show More]

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