CMN 572 Unit 1 Cervical Infections Questions With Complete Solutions

Most common causes of infectious cervicitis are: correct answer: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatic, herpes simplex virus, HPV, trichomoniasis, Mycoplasma genitalium, cytomegalovirus, and bacterial vaginosis If untreated, cervicitis can result in correct answer: PID, higher risk of infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain Methods for testing gonorrhea include correct answer: urethral gram stain, culture on Thayer-Martin media, DNA probes, and DNA amplification techniques on cervical and urine specimens Methods for testing for HPV include correct answer: Pap test and HPV testing used with colposcopy and biopsy Cervicitis can be diagnosed histologically when what is noted? correct answer: polymorphonucleur leukocytes, lymphocytes, or histiocytes _________ vaginal discharge is the primary sign and symptom of acute cervicitis correct answer: Purulent Thick and Creamy Discharge correct answer: Gonorrheal Infection Foamy and Greenish-White discharge correct answer: Trichomonal infection White and Curd-like discharge correct answer: Candidiasis Thin and Gray Discharge (with fishy odor) correct answer: Bacterial Vaginosis Purulent discharge w/ reddened, congested cervix