A 64-year-old woman presents 36 hours after developing a painful vesicular rash in a T7 dermatomal distribution. She has no ocular involvement and

Question

A 64-year-old woman presents 36 hours after developing a painful vesicular rash in a T7 dermatomal distribution. She has no ocular involvement and normal renal function. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Start oral valacyclovir

Answer

Administer live attenuated varicella vaccine today

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Apply topical mupirocin alone

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Delay therapy until crusting occurs

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Use oral fluconazole

Herpes zoster — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 64-year-old woman presents 36 hours after developing a painful vesicular rash in a T7 dermatomal distribution. She has no ocular involvement and normal renal function. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?