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Herpes Zoster (shingles) — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Unilateral dermatomal painful rash

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Safety & Infection Control 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Herpes Zoster (shingles) on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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The rash is unilateral, follows a single dermatome, stays on one side of the body, and does not cross midline.

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