Reproductive Flashcards
Important lab/diagnostic tests for dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- health Hx/ Physcial
- beta HCG
- CBC- h/h
- thyroid functions—HYPO thyroidism
- liver function tests
- hormonal essay
- coagulation studies- PT, PTT
Dysfunctional bleeding is due to _____, and usually caused by _____
A disruption in the menstrual cycle, a ovulation
Goal of care and treatment:
Goal of care: decrease/stop bleeding!
Treatment:
- oral contraceptives
- estrogen
- estrogen/progesterone combo
- fluid and salt intake
- iron supplements
- D&C
- hysterectomy/balloon burn procedure (serous cases for those who not wish to continue to have children)
Gonorrhea symptoms for women are usually _________
A symptomatic
Treatment of GONORRHEA:
Cephixime (Suprax)
Ceftrixione (Rocephin)
Stages of Syphillus:
- Primary- chancres
- Secondary
- Latent
- Late (tertiary)- develops into neuro syphillus; Gumma formation
Drug treatment for Syphillus
Penicillin G
Lifelong infection (herpes) characterized by:
Multiple small vesicular lesions, crusting and epithelialization of erosions
Herpes treated with:
Acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir
Genital warts treatment/prevention:
VACCINES
- chemical or ablative removal
Nursing GOALS of pt with an STI:
- pt will have correct understand about mode of transmission
- pt will demonstrate knowledge of safe sex practices
- notify or assist previous sexual partners regarding their treatment and testing
TEACHING GUIDE for pt with STI:
- hygiene
- adherence to drug regimen
- treatment of partners
- condoms
- follow up with HCP
- ——–NON JUDGEMENTAL COMMUNICATION
- symptoms of complications
Cystocele
Occurs when a support between the bladder and vagina weakens……………ASYMPTOMATIC
2 main symptoms
- Recurrent UTIs
2. Incomplete emptying of bladder
Treatment/ education for pt with a CYSTOCELE
- kegel exercises to increase muscle tone
- pessary or surgery to HOLD BLADDER IN PLACE