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Sexually Transmitted Disease or infection Flashcards

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are diseases that are spread though sexual contact with an infected partner.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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2
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provides the best protection against STIs

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Abstinence or Condom

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3
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is a vaginal infection spread by the fungus Candida

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Candidiasis

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4
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an organism that thrives on glycogen

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Candidiasis

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5
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provides the perfect environment for candidal growth

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Hyperglycemia

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Under a microscope, it indicates the presence of candida organisms

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typical fungal hyphae

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a pH level of 4.5 plus itching and/or burning, unusual discharge, or a yeasty odor suggest

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a yeast infection

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Upon assessment for candidiasis, the adolescent will notice what?

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vulvar and vaginal reddening, burning and itching, and even bleeding from hairline fissures.

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Upon assessment of the candidiasis, _____ can usually be observed at the vaginal outlet.

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A thick, cream cheese-like discharge

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10
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For assessment of Candidiasis. Internally, the vagina shows what patches.

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white patches

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Therapy for candidal infections includes

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vaginal tablets or cream applications such as MICONAZOLE or CLOTRIMAZOLE

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Administration for miconazole or clotrimazole

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Once a day for 3 to 7 days

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13
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For candidiasis, ____ should be tested to rule out diabetes melitus

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Urine

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14
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changes the flora of the microenvironment and can be associated with candidal infections

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Use of oral contraceptives

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is the most prevalent, curable STI in the United States

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Trichomonas Vaginalis

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16
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What is the incubation period of Trichomonas Vaginalis

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4 to 20 days

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17
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serious consequence of trichomoniasis

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genital inflammation

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18
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with a trichomonal infection, females may notice

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*slight vaginal discharge
*extreme vaginal itching or
*frothy white or grayish-green vaginal discharge

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19
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Infection of trichomonas vaginalis is diagnosed showing

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trichomonads typically appear as rounded, mobile structures in microscopic examination

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20
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prevents recurrence of Trichomonas

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Use of condoms

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21
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these medicines eradicates trichomonal infections

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Oral metronidazole or tinidazole

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22
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therapeutic management for Trichomonas

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caution the patient not to drink alcoholic beverages during the course of treatment

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23
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is defined as the absence or deficiency of lactobacili in the vaginal flora and it occurs frequently among adolescents

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Bacterial Vaginosis

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24
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Microscopic examination for the Bacterial Vaginosis discharge shows

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Gram-negative rods adhering to vaginal epithelial cells

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Treatment for bacterial vaginosis

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oral (7 days) or vaginal (5 days) metronidazole

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26
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Incubation period of Chlamydia Trachomatis

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1 to 5 wweks

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27
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symptoms of Chlamydia Trachomatis

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include a heavy, grayish-white discharge and vulvar itching.

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Diagnosis of Chlamydia Trachomatis

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identification of organism by cervix or urethra swab

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29
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Medication for chlamydia Trachomatis

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oral Doxycycline for 7 days or azithromycin as a single dose

30
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If chlamydial infection is documented, screening for ________ is indicated

31
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Long-term effects of chlamydial infection are

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Pelvic inflammatory Disease leading to subfertility

32
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causes fibrous tissue overgrowth on the external vulva, vagina, or cervix.

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Human Papillomavirus

33
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are recommended as part of routine administration to all adolescent to prevent many strains of HPV

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Gardasil or Cervarix Vaccines

34
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Genital Herpes is caused by

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herpesvirus hominis type 2

35
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herpesvirus hominis type 2 is also called as

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HSV type 2 or HSV-2

36
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four similar herpesvirus:

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*cytomegalovirus
*Epstein-Barr
*Varicella Zoster
*HSV-1 and HSV-2

37
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Herpes is diagnosed by

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culture of the lesion secretion from the vulva, vagina, cervix, or penis

38
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incubation period of Herpes Genitalis

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3 to 14 days

39
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antivirus that controls the virus of Herpes Genitalis

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Both Acyclovir and valacyclovir

40
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may be prescribed for resistant lesions for Herpes Genitalis

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Topical imiquimod or foscarnet

41
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Gonorrhea is transmitted by what organism

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Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

42
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a gram-positive diplococcus which thrives on the mucous membrane of the vagina or penis

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Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

43
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Symptoms of Gonorrhea in Male

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Urethritis and a urethral discharge

44
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Symptoms of Gonorrhea in Female

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slight yellowish vaginal discharge

45
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For Gonorrhea in both male and female, if systemic involvement occurs, what can develop?

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arthritis or heart disease can develop

46
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Diagnosis for Gonorrhea

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a urine culture for the gonococcal bacillus

47
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is the current recommended therapy for Gonorrhea

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One intramuscular injection of ceftriaxone

48
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Approximately __hrs after beginning treatment, Gonorrhea is no longer infectious.

49
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Gonorrhea is associated with _________,____________, and _________ in the postpartum period.

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Spontaneous Miscarriage, preterm birth, and endometritis

50
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what is prescribe for Gonorrhea during pregnancy

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Azithromycin

51
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is a systemic disease transmitted by the spirochete treponema pallidum

52
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Syphilis is a systemic disease transmitted by what organism

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Spirochete Treponema Pallidum

53
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what is the term of the deep ulcer that appears in patients with Syphilis

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“Chancre

54
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after an incubation period of 10 to 90 days, what appears in patients with Syphilis

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a deep ulcer (Chancre)

55
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a chancre last approximately what weeks

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approximately 6 weeks

56
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Final stage of Syphilis

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involves major body organs, such as the heart and nervous system.

57
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What are the symptoms in the final stage of Syphilis

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*blindness
*paralysis
*mental confusion
*slurred speech
*lack of coordination

58
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First stage of Syphilis

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a deep ulcer (chancre) appears

59
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second stage of Syphilis

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A generalized, macular, copper-colored rash appears

60
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What are the serologic tests that can be done for Syphilis infection

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*Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)
*Automated Reagin Test (ART
*Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
*Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody-absorption test (FTA-ABS)

61
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effective therapy for Syphilis

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Benzathine penicillin G given intramuscularly in two sites.

62
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For adolescents that has Syphilis but is sensitive to penicillin, what can be given?

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either oral erythromycin or tetracycline can be given for 10 to 15 days.

63
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After syphilis therapy, adolescents may experience what reaction?

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Jarisch-Herxheimer

64
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Why does Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction happens after syphilis therapy?

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because of the sudden destruction of Spirochetes

65
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During pregnancy, screening for syphilis is performed during what time

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at first prenatal visit

66
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is the drug of choice for the treatment of syphilis during pregnancy

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One injection of Benzathine Penicillin G

67
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If Group B streptococcal infection can be contracted during pregnancy, consequences can include

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UTIs, Intra-amniotic infections, preterm birth, and postpartum endometritis

68
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Pregnancy persons are generally screened for streptococcus B at what number of weeks of pregnanancy

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35 to 38 weeks

69
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If neonates can become infected by Streptococcal infection, they can develop what?

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*sever pneumonia
*sepsis
*respiratory disease syndrome
*meningitis

70
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is the treatment of choice for Group B Streptococcal infection

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A broad-spectrum penicillin such as ampicillin

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