SIM Lab Quiz 1 Flashcards
chlamydia definition
most common STD
can cause serious reproductive damage i.e. ectopic pregnancy
how is chlamydia spread
vaginal, oral, anal sex (even without ejaculation)
can get chlamydia again after tx
can pass on during childbirth
reducing risk of getting chlamydia
abstinence
long-term mutual monogamy
latex condoms
who is at risk of getting chlamydia
sexually active young people
- -behaviors
- -biological factors
get tested at least every year
pregnancy and chlamydia
can pass to baby during delivery (eye infection, pneumonia)
can cause early delivery
chlamydia symptoms in women
abnormal vaginal discharge
burning during urination
often asymptomatic
chlamydia symptoms in men
discharge
burning during urination
pain/swelling in testicles
often asymptomatic
rectal symptoms of chlamydia
rectal pain
discharge
bleeding
chlamydia treatment
can be cured
repeat infection common
no sex for 7 days
azithromycin 1g x 1
doxycycline 100 mg bid x 7
chlamydia w/o tx
PID: infertility, ectopic pregnancy
increase risk for HIV
azithromycin
1gm PO x 1 bacterial infections nursing considerations: --GI effects; C.diff --QT prolongation --SJS macrolide: --inhibits RNA-dependent synthesis via binding to 50S subunit of 70S ribosomes
communication with adolescents
trust w/o judgement begin straightforward explain purpose of interaction engage in discussion explain confidentiality privacy HEADSS tool active listening stay calm
CLEAR
context listening empowerment advice reassurance
recommended adolescent vaccines
Tdap
meningococcal
HPV
flu
vaccines at 7-10 yo
Tdap: childhood catch-up
meningococcal: high-risk
Flu: recommended