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10 Cards in this Set
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The current incidence of STDs is related in part to:
a. increased virulence of organisms causing STDS b. development of resistance of organisms to antibiotics c. increase in homosexuality |
a. increased virulence of organisms causing STDS
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A female patient with a purulent vaginal discharge is seen at an outpatient clinci. the nurse would expect a dx of gonorrhea to:
a. be treated with benathine penicillin G b. indicate PID c. be confirmed with a Gram's stain d. be treated wit hceftriaxone (Rocephine) and doxycycline (Vibramycin) |
d. be treated wit hceftriaxone (Rocephine) and doxycycline (Vibramycin)
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A 22 yr old woman with multiple sexual partners seeks care after several weeks of experiencing painful and frequent urination and vaginal discharge. Altho the results of a culture of cervical secretions are not yet available, the nurse explains to the patient that she will be treated as if she has gonorrhea and chlamydia in order to prevent
a. obstruction of the fallopian tubes b. endocarditis and aortic aneurysms c. disseminated gonococcal infection |
a. obstruction of the fallopian tubes
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A premarital blood test for syphilis reveals that a woman has a positive VDRL test. The nurse advises the patient that
a. a single dose of penicillin will cure the syphilis b. she should question her fiance about prior sexual contacts c. additional testing to detect specific antitreponomal antibodies is necessary |
c. additional testing to detect specific antitreponomal antibodies is necessary
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The nurse encourages serologic testing for HIV in the patient with syphilis primarily because
a. syphi8lis is more difficult to treat in patients with HIV b. CNS involvement is more common in patients wit HIV c. the incidence of syphilis is highest in those with high rates of sexual promiscuity and drug abuse |
c. the incidence of syphilis is highest in those with high rates of sexual promiscuity and drug abuse
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In establishing screening programs for populations at high risk for chlamydial infections, the nurse recognizes that in women, C trachomatis infection most often results in
a. cervicitis b. No symptoms c. acute arethritis |
b. No symptoms
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A male patient returns to the clinic with a recurrent urethral discharge after being treated for a chlamydial infection 2 weeks ago. Which statement made by the patient indicates the most likely cause of the recurrance?
a. "I took the vibramycin twice a day for a week." b. "I haven't told my girlfriend about my infection yet." c. "I had a couple beers while on the medication" d. "I've only had sex once since i finished the meds." |
b. "I haven't told my girlfriend about my infection yet."
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A diagnosis of chlamydial infection is made in a male patient with a purulent urethral discharge when
a. cultures for chlamydial organisms are positive b. Gram's stains and cultures are negative for gonorrhea c. signs and symptoms of epididymitis or procititis are also present |
b. Gram's stains and cultures are negative for gonorrhea
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During the physical assessment of a female patient with HPV, the nurse would expect to find
a. purulent discharge b. painless, indurated lesion on the vulva c.multiple coalescing gray warts in the perineal area |
c.multiple coalescing gray warts in the perineal area
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It is most important for the nurse t oteach the female patient with warts to
a. have annual pap smears b. apply topical acyclovir faithfully as directed c. have her sexual partner treated for the condition |
a. have annual pap smears
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