NURS 5333 Family 1 Test3 Questions with
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vulvovaginal candidiasis or VVC
Candida species, and it results in common vaginitis symptoms of itching & erythema. not
considered a sexually transmitted disease. Candida albicans is the most common culprit
ABX can cause yeast infections
penicillins
Pt's are prone to yeast infections?
I give them a penicillin & Diflucan
Yeast infections are caused by
Immunocompromised states such as corticosteroid use, immunobiologics, or HIV.
Pregnancy is a risk factor, obesity
vulvovaginal candidiasis or VVC
Hypothyroidism and diabetes, anemia, especially iron deficiency, oral contraceptives are
all risk factors.
Assessment: vulvovaginal candidiasis or VVC
white patches on the vaginal mucosa, extreme itching,erythema and edema, painful
intercourse, candida is that there's usually no odor, but they can have dysuria
Diagnostic Tests: vvc
10% KOH prep and put it on a slide under the microscope. See the pseudohyphae, then
that is positive for candidiasis.
, going to be less than 4.5
vaginal ph w/vvc
Pt has recurrent yeast infections?
need a culture to identify the species. Pt immunocompromised?Pt have DM?
Non-pharmacologic management vcc
patient wearing cotton underwear, avoid panty liners, No soaps, no powders, no bubble
baths, no douching, good perineal hygiene, sleep without underwear, refrain from
intercourse until the symptoms are gone.
probiotics can actually help?
yes..keep that vaginal flora stable
pharmacologic management for candidiasis
over-the-counter regimens and your prescriptive. OTC:clotrimazole and miconazole and
tioconazole
butoconazole 2% cream
in vag, 5gm's QD x1 day
terconazole 0.4% cream, five grams intravaginally for vvc
in vag, 5gm QDx7 days
terconazole 0.8% cream, five grams intravaginally for
in vag, 5gm QDx3days(T8=3)
terconazole 80 milligram vaginal suppository, one suppository daily
Q 3days
Accurate Solutions
vulvovaginal candidiasis or VVC
Candida species, and it results in common vaginitis symptoms of itching & erythema. not
considered a sexually transmitted disease. Candida albicans is the most common culprit
ABX can cause yeast infections
penicillins
Pt's are prone to yeast infections?
I give them a penicillin & Diflucan
Yeast infections are caused by
Immunocompromised states such as corticosteroid use, immunobiologics, or HIV.
Pregnancy is a risk factor, obesity
vulvovaginal candidiasis or VVC
Hypothyroidism and diabetes, anemia, especially iron deficiency, oral contraceptives are
all risk factors.
Assessment: vulvovaginal candidiasis or VVC
white patches on the vaginal mucosa, extreme itching,erythema and edema, painful
intercourse, candida is that there's usually no odor, but they can have dysuria
Diagnostic Tests: vvc
10% KOH prep and put it on a slide under the microscope. See the pseudohyphae, then
that is positive for candidiasis.
, going to be less than 4.5
vaginal ph w/vvc
Pt has recurrent yeast infections?
need a culture to identify the species. Pt immunocompromised?Pt have DM?
Non-pharmacologic management vcc
patient wearing cotton underwear, avoid panty liners, No soaps, no powders, no bubble
baths, no douching, good perineal hygiene, sleep without underwear, refrain from
intercourse until the symptoms are gone.
probiotics can actually help?
yes..keep that vaginal flora stable
pharmacologic management for candidiasis
over-the-counter regimens and your prescriptive. OTC:clotrimazole and miconazole and
tioconazole
butoconazole 2% cream
in vag, 5gm's QD x1 day
terconazole 0.4% cream, five grams intravaginally for vvc
in vag, 5gm QDx7 days
terconazole 0.8% cream, five grams intravaginally for
in vag, 5gm QDx3days(T8=3)
terconazole 80 milligram vaginal suppository, one suppository daily
Q 3days
