NURS 3812 STIs Exam Questions and Correct
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What is the cause of chlamydia?
bacteria chlamydia trachomatis
What are the diagnostics of chlmydia?
NAAT, urine culture (first void)
What are the symptoms of chlamydia?
often asymptomatic, cervicitis/urethritis (inflammation), pelvic pain
How is chlamydia transmitted?
sexual contact, mother to baby
What medications are used to treat chlamydia?
doxycycline
What medications are used to treat individuals who are pregnant and have chlamydia?
azithromycin 1g single dose is used to ensure safety for both mother and baby
What nursing care should be provided for PTs with chlamydia?
educate about partner treatment, abstain from sex for 7 days after beginning treatment
What are pregnancy considerations for PTs with chlamydia?
can lead to complications; routine screening recommended, return for test of cure 4 weeks post
treatment
, What causes gonorrhea?
bacteria neisseria gonorrhoeae
What are the diagnostics for gonorrhea?
NAAT, culture
What are the symptoms of gonorrhea for PTs with a vagina?
some PTs have no symptoms: discharge, painful urination (dysuria), frequency, spotting, vulvar
itching
What are the symptoms of gonorrhea for PTs with a penis?
most have symptoms, may have dysuria, discharge from urethra, pain in testicles
How is gonorrhea transmitted?
sexual contact, mother to baby
What medications are used to treat gonorrhea?
cefriaxone IM in a single dose
if can't rule out chlamydia infection ADD Doxycycline 100 mg BID for 7 days or if pregnant
azithromycin 1 g orally in a single dose (added to cover potential chlamydia co-Infection)
What nursing care should be provided for PTs with gonorrhea?
educate on safe practices, follow-up care
What are pregnancy considerations for PTs with gonorrhea?
Answers
What is the cause of chlamydia?
bacteria chlamydia trachomatis
What are the diagnostics of chlmydia?
NAAT, urine culture (first void)
What are the symptoms of chlamydia?
often asymptomatic, cervicitis/urethritis (inflammation), pelvic pain
How is chlamydia transmitted?
sexual contact, mother to baby
What medications are used to treat chlamydia?
doxycycline
What medications are used to treat individuals who are pregnant and have chlamydia?
azithromycin 1g single dose is used to ensure safety for both mother and baby
What nursing care should be provided for PTs with chlamydia?
educate about partner treatment, abstain from sex for 7 days after beginning treatment
What are pregnancy considerations for PTs with chlamydia?
can lead to complications; routine screening recommended, return for test of cure 4 weeks post
treatment
, What causes gonorrhea?
bacteria neisseria gonorrhoeae
What are the diagnostics for gonorrhea?
NAAT, culture
What are the symptoms of gonorrhea for PTs with a vagina?
some PTs have no symptoms: discharge, painful urination (dysuria), frequency, spotting, vulvar
itching
What are the symptoms of gonorrhea for PTs with a penis?
most have symptoms, may have dysuria, discharge from urethra, pain in testicles
How is gonorrhea transmitted?
sexual contact, mother to baby
What medications are used to treat gonorrhea?
cefriaxone IM in a single dose
if can't rule out chlamydia infection ADD Doxycycline 100 mg BID for 7 days or if pregnant
azithromycin 1 g orally in a single dose (added to cover potential chlamydia co-Infection)
What nursing care should be provided for PTs with gonorrhea?
educate on safe practices, follow-up care
What are pregnancy considerations for PTs with gonorrhea?
