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STIs Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common STI in the UK?

A

Chlamydia

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2
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What regions does chlamydia infect?

A

Cervix
Urethra
Rectum
Eyes

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3
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How is chlamydia treated?

A

Single dose azithromycin
7 days doxycyline BD
Erythromycin BD

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4
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Who is chlamydia screening offered to?

A

All sexually active people under the age of 25 annually and at each partner change

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5
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Azithromycin is a POM. True or false?

A

False - P

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6
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Someone who has chlamydia may be asymptomatic. True or false?

A

True

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7
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Chlamydia can be the cause of non-gonococcal urethritis. True or false?

A

True

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8
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How is non-gonococcal urethritis treated?

A

Single dose azithromycin
Doxycycline
Erythromycin

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9
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How is gonococcal urethritis treated?

A

Cefixime and azithromycin

Ceftriaxone and azithromycin

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10
Q

Bacterial vaginosis is exclusively an STI. True or false?

A

False

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11
Q

Metronidazole and clindamycin are used to treat _________ vaginosis

A

Bacterial

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12
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Trichomoniasis is a protozoal infection of the vagina. How is it spread?

A

During sex and sharing of towels

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13
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What are the signs and symptoms of genital herpes?

A

Tingling sensation followed by small fluid-filled blisters

Blisters burst to reveal ulcers

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14
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How is genital herpes treated?

A

Oral/topical acyclovir

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15
Q

How is syphilis transmitted?

A

Direct contact with infected lesion

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16
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Treatments for syphilis are penicillin based. What is given to a patient who is allergic to penicllin?

A

Doxycycline

17
Q

Parenteral treatment for syphilis is preferred. True or false?

A

True

18
Q

What is the causitive organism for ano-genital warts?

A

HPV

19
Q

Podophyllotoxin and imiquimod are treatment options for which STI?

A

Ano-genital warts

20
Q

HPV is known to be responsible for cervical cancer. True or false?

A

True

21
Q

The HPV vaccine is given to boys. True or false?

A

False

22
Q

HPV vaccine is a routine vaccine given to which age group of girls?

A

11-14

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