Chapter 22 Vulvovaginitis, Sti, Pid

Question 0

Sexual intercourse with semen introduction increases the ph to

Answer 0

7.2

Question 1

Vaginal ph

Answer 1

3.5-4.5

Question 2

Vaginal transudate during intercourse has same ph as blood and attracts bacteria.

Answer 2

Ph of 7

Question 3

How to diagnose pid?

Answer 3

Elevated esr erythrocytes sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, fever

Question 4

Pid criteria for hospitalization an patenteral treatment

Answer 4

1. Surgical emergencies (appendicitis not rule out)
2. Pregnancy
3. failed outpatient treatment, no improvement with short term treatment
4. Compliance question
5. Severe illness, nausea, vomiting
6. Tubo-ovarian abscess shown

Question 5

Outpatient treatment for pid

Answer 5

Regimen a: ceftriaxone 250 mg im AND doxycycline 100mh bid x14days with/without metronidazole 500mh bidx 14d

Regimen b:

Question 6

Outpatient management may be used for PTs, if no improvements are seen within

Answer 6

24-48 hrs rtc