Adult Health final Exam
1) The most important thing to know with sexual transmitted diseases like
(Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, or any STD is that they are
reportable in all state, what we do is that we report it to the local public
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health department.
2) Remember that the two most common STDs are Gonorrhea and
Chlamydia
most common STD 's = Gtc
3) Gonorrhea may cause painful swollen vaginal or in men, Painful swollen
testicles, and in men may cause penile discharge whereas in women it may
or may not cause the same symptoms.
4) Trichomoniasis is also called Chlamydia, Remember Pt with Chlamydia,
Gonorrhea and sometimes Bacteria Vaginosis should avoid Alcohol because
these patients are most times prescribed Metronidazole Antibiotics,
patients taking metronidazole should be instructed not to take alcohol at
least three days after taking metronidazole even if it’s a single dose.
AVOID Alcohol if You have Gtc t BV
5) Human papilloma virus causes Warts, and these warts grow around the
vulva, vagina, penis, and around the anal areas, the warts should not be
soaked with antiseptic solution because they are very contagious, and if
you touch them and touches around healthy areas of the skin its going to
transmit it. We do not Soak these warts
HPV causes warts → DONT SOAK
6) Human Papilloma Virus is a sexually transmitted disease that is
preventable with immunization, and the recommended age of vaccination is
11- 26 yrs.
HPV VAX for 11×0-26×0
NO antibiotics
7) With Genital Herpes Patient can use pure warm water while they urinate,
this might help them with discomfort, Sitz bath might help, and wearing
for Genital loose comfortable underwear and clothing are helpful, they should also
Herpes ! avoid having sex and tell their partner that they have Genital herpes. We do
, not use over the counter Antibiotics because Genital Herpes is a virus
infection and Antibiotics are not prescribed for it.
☆ 8) Genital Herpes is never cured, we only control it, once you have it, you
have it for the rest of your life. Genital Herpes may or may not have
symptoms, if there is no symptom then the disease is not contagious.
①
9) What are the symptoms of Syphilis? (a) Primary syphilis- Pt have Chancre
(b)②
secondary syphilis patient starts to have rash on the trunk, extremities
⊖
and even everywhere and sores on the mouth (c) Tertiary- Patient begins to
have Neurological syphilis. ③
tohe.li/vswe1 inghW
10) Patients who have Hydroceles or swelling around the Testis may have to
Hydrocelectoml undergo hydrocelectomy, we tell these patients that drainage can be seen
=. ICE Area which is normal, we tell them that applying ice around the surgical site for
the next 24 to 48 hours is appropriate to help reduce swelling.
• elevate scrotum
11) Patient who has Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be prescribed
RX: Finasteride. Any Finasteride is a medication that takes more than a month
and sometimes several months for the reduction of symptoms, So we tell
patient it will take some time for them to see reduction of symptoms.
BPH : RX Finasteride → takes some time to see sx ↓ /relief
= .
liquid
12) Patient that undergoes Prostatectomy or removal of prostate, may have
Donotlimithg urinary catheter, and may need irrigation, measuring and recording urine
output, encourage Pt to get out of bed and into the chair. These are the things
Undeirgo we delegate to the AP.
Prostatectomy → Urinary Cath , irrigation, measure Ito's
, get out OF bed into chair
13) Patient who has BPH may be prescribed medication called Tamsulosin, it
☆ I
helps improve urine flow and it can help
-
prostate muscle to relax******
14) Patient who undergoes TURP- (Transurethral prostatectomy) removal
_⑤
of the prostate may experience urinary incontinent, and this incontinent takes
weeks after surgery to go away. Patient must avoid carbonated/caffeinated
beverages, avoid spices, Pt must be instructed to stop urine stream to help
s#
strengthen sphincter control, Vigorous activities should be avoided at least
the first two months, fluid intake should be encouraged and not limit it
-
because of incontinent.
15) Patient who has Erectile dysfunction maybe prescribed medication like
vi@ sildenafil, this medication must be taken an hour before intercourse and
1) The most important thing to know with sexual transmitted diseases like
(Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, or any STD is that they are
reportable in all state, what we do is that we report it to the local public
tkeportsTD.is/-olocalHeaHhAuthoritH#
health department.
2) Remember that the two most common STDs are Gonorrhea and
Chlamydia
most common STD 's = Gtc
3) Gonorrhea may cause painful swollen vaginal or in men, Painful swollen
testicles, and in men may cause penile discharge whereas in women it may
or may not cause the same symptoms.
4) Trichomoniasis is also called Chlamydia, Remember Pt with Chlamydia,
Gonorrhea and sometimes Bacteria Vaginosis should avoid Alcohol because
these patients are most times prescribed Metronidazole Antibiotics,
patients taking metronidazole should be instructed not to take alcohol at
least three days after taking metronidazole even if it’s a single dose.
AVOID Alcohol if You have Gtc t BV
5) Human papilloma virus causes Warts, and these warts grow around the
vulva, vagina, penis, and around the anal areas, the warts should not be
soaked with antiseptic solution because they are very contagious, and if
you touch them and touches around healthy areas of the skin its going to
transmit it. We do not Soak these warts
HPV causes warts → DONT SOAK
6) Human Papilloma Virus is a sexually transmitted disease that is
preventable with immunization, and the recommended age of vaccination is
11- 26 yrs.
HPV VAX for 11×0-26×0
NO antibiotics
7) With Genital Herpes Patient can use pure warm water while they urinate,
this might help them with discomfort, Sitz bath might help, and wearing
for Genital loose comfortable underwear and clothing are helpful, they should also
Herpes ! avoid having sex and tell their partner that they have Genital herpes. We do
, not use over the counter Antibiotics because Genital Herpes is a virus
infection and Antibiotics are not prescribed for it.
☆ 8) Genital Herpes is never cured, we only control it, once you have it, you
have it for the rest of your life. Genital Herpes may or may not have
symptoms, if there is no symptom then the disease is not contagious.
①
9) What are the symptoms of Syphilis? (a) Primary syphilis- Pt have Chancre
(b)②
secondary syphilis patient starts to have rash on the trunk, extremities
⊖
and even everywhere and sores on the mouth (c) Tertiary- Patient begins to
have Neurological syphilis. ③
tohe.li/vswe1 inghW
10) Patients who have Hydroceles or swelling around the Testis may have to
Hydrocelectoml undergo hydrocelectomy, we tell these patients that drainage can be seen
=. ICE Area which is normal, we tell them that applying ice around the surgical site for
the next 24 to 48 hours is appropriate to help reduce swelling.
• elevate scrotum
11) Patient who has Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia may be prescribed
RX: Finasteride. Any Finasteride is a medication that takes more than a month
and sometimes several months for the reduction of symptoms, So we tell
patient it will take some time for them to see reduction of symptoms.
BPH : RX Finasteride → takes some time to see sx ↓ /relief
= .
liquid
12) Patient that undergoes Prostatectomy or removal of prostate, may have
Donotlimithg urinary catheter, and may need irrigation, measuring and recording urine
output, encourage Pt to get out of bed and into the chair. These are the things
Undeirgo we delegate to the AP.
Prostatectomy → Urinary Cath , irrigation, measure Ito's
, get out OF bed into chair
13) Patient who has BPH may be prescribed medication called Tamsulosin, it
☆ I
helps improve urine flow and it can help
-
prostate muscle to relax******
14) Patient who undergoes TURP- (Transurethral prostatectomy) removal
_⑤
of the prostate may experience urinary incontinent, and this incontinent takes
weeks after surgery to go away. Patient must avoid carbonated/caffeinated
beverages, avoid spices, Pt must be instructed to stop urine stream to help
s#
strengthen sphincter control, Vigorous activities should be avoided at least
the first two months, fluid intake should be encouraged and not limit it
-
because of incontinent.
15) Patient who has Erectile dysfunction maybe prescribed medication like
vi@ sildenafil, this medication must be taken an hour before intercourse and
