Question

a 25 - year - old female comes in for a gynecological health visit. her partner was recently diagnosed with genital herpes infection, as a nurse practitioner you know that the primary episode is more severe and can last from about:
○ 1 week
● 4 weeks
○ 8 weeks
○ 6 weeks
question 18
1 pts
you should never treat a patient with hsv - 2 symptoms after 72 hours.
○ true
● false
question 19
1 pts
how does topical application of eflornithine treat facial hirsutism?
● it slows the rate of hair growth.
○ it reduces androgen levels.
○ it reduces incidences of alopecia
○ it inhibits gonadotropin secretion.

Explanation:

First Question (about genital herpes primary episode)

The primary episode of genital herpes (caused by HSV) is typically more severe and can last about 3 - 4 weeks. Among the options, 4 weeks is the correct choice.

Treatment for HSV - 2 (genital herpes) is not restricted to only within 72 hours. Antiviral medications can still be effective in reducing symptoms, viral shedding, and the duration of the episode even if started after 72 hours. So the statement "You should never treat a patient with HSV - 2 symptoms after 72 hours" is false.

Topical eflornithine (Vaniqa) works by inhibiting the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase, which is involved in hair follicle growth. This action slows down the rate of hair growth. It does not reduce androgen levels, reduce incidences of alopecia, or inhibit gonadotropin secretion. So the correct option is "It slows the rate of hair growth".

Answer:

B. 4 weeks

Question 18 (about treating HSV - 2 after 72 hours)