Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) PN-RN Practice Test

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For which condition is the herpes zoster vaccine mainly designed to provide protection?

Hepatitis infection.
Shingles outbreak.
Fecal-oral disorders.
Asthma-related complications.

The correct answer is: Shingles outbreak.

The herpes zoster vaccine is specifically designed to provide protection against shingles, which is also known as herpes zoster. This condition is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After an initial chickenpox infection, the virus remains dormant in nerve tissue and can reactivate years later, leading to a painful rash and other complications associated with shingles. The vaccine works by boosting the immune response to the varicella-zoster virus, thereby reducing the risk of developing shingles, as well as the severity and complications associated with the disease if it does occur. It's particularly important for older adults, as they are at a higher risk for shingles and its complications. Other conditions listed in the options, such as hepatitis infection, fecal-oral disorders, and asthma-related complications, are unrelated to herpes zoster, and therefore the herpes zoster vaccine does not provide protection against them. This specificity is crucial for understanding the targeted nature of vaccinations and their role in preventing particular viral diseases.