Question

question 5 1 pts sylvia, age 83, presents with a 3 day history of pain and burning in the left forehead. this morning she noticed a rash with erythematous papules in that site. what do you suspect? varicella herpes zoster syphilis rubella

Explanation:

Herpes zoster often presents with pain and burning followed by a rash in a dermatomal distribution. In this case, the 83 - year - old patient has pain and burning in the left forehead followed by a rash with erythematous papules, which is characteristic of herpes zoster. Varicella (chickenpox) usually presents in younger individuals and has a more generalized rash. Syphilis has different clinical manifestations not consistent with this description. Rubella also has a different pattern of rash and associated symptoms.

Answer:

B. Herpes zoster