Chapter 48 Flashcards
Week 2
True or False: Providers are required to report many STI’s to the CDC
True
What are two populations at increased risk for STI’s?
Adolescents, and homosexual/bisexual men
What ethnicities have the highest risk for STI’s?
African Americans & Native Americans
What complication can arise from a pregnant woman with syphilis?
Congenital syphilis: woman passes syphilis to the fetus which can result in abortion, low birth weight, prematurity, neurological problems, anemia, and even death
Which STI is the most common cause of cervical cancer
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
What are the most common STI’s among adolescents?
HPV, Chlamydia & HSV-2
What are the most common STI’s among homosexual/bisexual men?
Syphilis, HIV, gonorrhea
Cervical cancer screening recommendations include:
21-29 y/o’s: cervical cytology screening q3years
30-65 y/o’s: either cervical cytology q3 years, high-risk HPV testing q5 years, or both
These two subtypes of HPV tend to be correlated with lesions which progress to malignancies:
16 & 18
Syphilis is spread by:
direct contact with mucosal tissue with infected lesions
Drug of choice for treatment of syphilis for all stages is:
Benzathine Penicillin G (IM)
What are the stages of syphilis?
- Primary
- Secondary
- Early Latent
- Late Latent
What is the first line treatment for gonorrhea?
Ceftriaxone 250mg (IV or IM)
What can you use to treat gonorrhea if the patient has cephalosporin allergy?
Gentamicin & Azithromycin
If a patient has gonorrhea, and chlamydia has not been ruled out, a patient should be treated with:
Azithromycin 1g PO
Common complications of gonorrheal infection in women:
Pelvic inflammatory disease, tubal scarring, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, salpingitis, disseminated gonococcal (GC) infection
Patient education for gonorrhea:
- Sexual partners require treatment even if asymptomatic
- Retesting should occur 3-6 months after treatment per CDC guidelines
- Abstain from intercourse until 7 days after completing therapy and until symptoms are absent
Gold standard treatment for non-pregnant patients with Chlamydia:
Doxycycline 100mg PO
Pregnant women with chlamydia can be treated with:
Azithromycin or Amoxicillin
Treatment for chlamydia in children:
1. Less than 45kg:
2. More than 45kg but less than 8y/o:
3. Greater than 8y/o:
- Erythromycin
- Azithromycin
- Doxycycline
Patient education for chlamydia:
- All sexual partners in the past 60 days should be tested and treated
- Abstain from sex for 7-days after single dose therapy
- Retest for chlamydia 3 months after treatment
The CDC recommends using Test of Cure (NAAT) for Chlamydia in these patients:
Pregnant, high risk groups (adolescents, same-sex-sex), or those whose adherence is in question
What is the first line-treatment for trichomoniasis?
Metronidazole PO (1-dose)
Patient education regarding use of Metronidazole or Tinidazole:
Avoid alcohol consumption as it can cause disulfiram-type reaction
Patient education for trichomoniasis:
- Re-screen in 3 months
- 1 month follow-up after treatment
- Sexual partners should be treated
- Abstain from intercourse until patient and partner are treated and asymptomatic
What is the primary treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis?
Metronidazole 500mg PO BID (7 days)
What is the gold standard for diagnosing Bacterial Vaginosis?
Gram stain
Bacterial vaginosis increases the risk of:
Contracting STI’s, HIV & HSV-2
Pelvic inflammatory disease occurs due to:
A delay in treating STI’s & bacterial vaginosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is defined as:
Acute infection of the upper genital tract
The minimum criteria for a diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease are:
- Uterine/adnexal tenderness
- Cervical motion tenderness
Treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease:
2 Step treatment:
1. Doxycycline & Metronidazole
2. Ceftriaxone or Cefoxitin