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Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

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A 75 years old lady presented to OPD with severe burning and redness on right side of the chest. She also noticed painful blisters on the right side of the chest. On examination it was confirmed that these blisters were along a nerve supply. What is the likely diagnosis based on history and clinical examination?

Chicken pox
Herpes zoster
Mumps
Measles

Explanation

Answer: B- The most likely diagnosis based on history and clinical examination is herpes zoster because this virus spreads along the nerve root distribution and causes burning and blistering. It usually occurs in immunocompromised state.

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