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11 Cards in this Set
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TSS: endotoxins are created by which bacteria? |
Staph aureus |
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What type of tampons are most commonly related to TSS? |
high absorbency |
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Early signs of TSS |
Macular rash, generalized edema (non pitting), erythema of the palms and soles |
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Late signs of TSS |
generalized maculopapular rash and desquamation of the fingers, palms, toes, soles |
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DX of TSS is made how? |
based on clinical manifestations made by the CDC |
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Suspected TSS: what do you do? |
Immediate referral to ED or md |
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if pt has a hx of TSS tell her not to use (2) |
tampons or barrier method of BC |
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Barotholin's cyst or abscess- is it related to a sti? |
not usually |
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is bartholin's cyst usually tender? |
No, usually not, can be once infected |
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small and asymptomatic bartholon's cyst tx is? |
usually nothing |
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why do women have a much higher risk for vaginal infections when compared to men? |
vagina is a area with lots of mucosal membranes, more conducive to infections |
