Office-Vaginitis, TB, Medical ethics Flashcards
What is normal vaginal pH?
Between 3.8-4.5
What is the definition of recurrent yeast infections?
> /=4 infections per year
How do you treat recurrent yeast infection?
Diflucan 150mg PO on days 1,3,5 then weekly for 6 months
What common infections cause vaginitis?
BV
Yeast
Trichomonas
How do you diagnose vaginitis?
History
Physical
Pelvic exam
pH
10%KOH
Wet prep slide
What is the workup for recurrent yeast infections?
HIV
FBS
Yeast culture
What is the counseling for recurrent yeast infection?
Avoid wet undergarments/prlonged wet bathing suits or workout clothes
Avoid tight jeans
Avoid non-cotton underwear
What are positive diagnostic factors for BV infection?
pH>4.5
+amine test
>20% clue cells
White gray homogenous discharge
How do you diagnose TB?
PPD test administered intradermally
IGRA blood test for latent TB
CXR
Endometrial biopsy
What is a positive PPD test?
> 10mm in duration after 48hrs
What would you see on CXR for tuberculosis?
Apical cavitation
Hilar lymphadenopathy
What would you see on endometrial biopsy for TB?
Langhans giant cells on histology
Mycobacterium tuberculosis on culture
What is the treatment for TB?
Isoniazid
Rifampin
Ethambutol
What is the length of treatment for TB?
6-9 months
What are the basic principles of medical ethics?
Autonomy
Beneficience
Nonmaleficence
Justice