601 Week 6 Questions Fully Solved.
What are the three treatment options for vulvovaginal candidasis (VVC)? - Answer Vaginal
clotrimazole
Vaginal Miconazole
Vaginal Tioconazole
Treatment options for VVC are usually available in __________-day regimens? - Answer 1, 3,
or 7-day regimens.
1-day treatments are typically more expensive and have more side effects than the 3 or 7 day
treatment regimens.
What are the exclusion criteria for receiving VVC treatment with clotrimazole, miconazole, or
tioconazole? - Answer Pregnancy
Girls < 12 yo
Fever or pain in lower abdomen, back, or shoulder
Non-drug recommendations for VVC? - Answer Keep the area clean and avoid harsh soaps and
perfumes
Avoid constrictive clothing and tampons
Decrease consumption of sucrose and refined carbohydrates
Wear cotton underwear
Eat more live active cultures such as yogurt
When do we refer for VVC? - Answer If they've had > 3 vaginal infections per year
If they've had an infection in the past 2 months
If symptoms worsen or don't improve after 3 days of therapy
What medication is used for emergency contraception? - Answer levonorgestrel
For how long after unprotected sex is levonorgestrel effective? - Answer Up to 120 hours after
unprotected sex, but it's most effective within 72 hours
Common adverse events associated with levonorgestrel? - Answer nausea and vomiting
What are the three treatment options for vulvovaginal candidasis (VVC)? - Answer Vaginal
clotrimazole
Vaginal Miconazole
Vaginal Tioconazole
Treatment options for VVC are usually available in __________-day regimens? - Answer 1, 3,
or 7-day regimens.
1-day treatments are typically more expensive and have more side effects than the 3 or 7 day
treatment regimens.
What are the exclusion criteria for receiving VVC treatment with clotrimazole, miconazole, or
tioconazole? - Answer Pregnancy
Girls < 12 yo
Fever or pain in lower abdomen, back, or shoulder
Non-drug recommendations for VVC? - Answer Keep the area clean and avoid harsh soaps and
perfumes
Avoid constrictive clothing and tampons
Decrease consumption of sucrose and refined carbohydrates
Wear cotton underwear
Eat more live active cultures such as yogurt
When do we refer for VVC? - Answer If they've had > 3 vaginal infections per year
If they've had an infection in the past 2 months
If symptoms worsen or don't improve after 3 days of therapy
What medication is used for emergency contraception? - Answer levonorgestrel
For how long after unprotected sex is levonorgestrel effective? - Answer Up to 120 hours after
unprotected sex, but it's most effective within 72 hours
Common adverse events associated with levonorgestrel? - Answer nausea and vomiting
