Herpes Zoster.pptVIP

Herpes Zoster and Post herpetic Neuralgia: Evidenced based guidelines for the Gerontological Nurse Practioner. Tracy Ann Ramos BS , R N. April 6, 2006 Presentation Objectives. Identify the risk factors and clinical manifestations of herpes zoster and potential complications in the older adult. Briefly review the epidemiology, Pathophysiology and diagnoses of herpes zoster and its complications. Recognize the burden of illness of herpes zoster through discussion of recent research findings and clinical data. Articulate evidence based therapeutic solutions, (Non- pharmacological, pharmacolog