Herpes Zoster Diagnosis and Treatment
Contact Hours: 0
What's included?
Course Overview
Herpes zoster is a DNA virus that belongs to the herpesvirus group that occurs when the varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivates after an episode of varicella (chicken pox). VZV originated over a million years ago in Africa, with herpes zoster occurring in one of three people and complications occurring in 10% of clients.
The initial signs and symptoms of herpes zoster are prodromal and include headache, fever, malaise, and photophobia. A few days later, a rash that causes itching, tingling, and excruciating, burning pain follows. Herpes zoster is a reportable adverse event after COVID-19 vaccination, and the virus can potentially be life-threatening, necessitating the nurse’s thorough understanding of the virus.
Course Outline
- Introduction and History
- Etiology and Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Signs and Symptoms
- Risk Factors and Complications
- Nursing Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Treatment and Prognosis
- Prevention
- Nursing Interventions
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Describe the history of the herpes zoster virus, the populations it affects, and the virus’s pathophysiology.
- List the signs and symptoms of the herpes zoster virus and the nurse’s assessment of the virus.
- Compare the complications, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the herpes zoster virus.
- Detail the prevention and nursing interventions for the herpes zoster virus.
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 0 minutes to complete and awards 0 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
