syphillis Flashcards
1
Q
MC PE during primary stage of syphilis
A
painless chancre
2
Q
Time for primary syphillis chancre appearance
A
between 10d to 6w
3
Q
how long primary chancre last
A
4-6w
4
Q
describe primary chancre
A
painless, rolled, pearly border, lasts 4-6w, non tender, depresses center
5
Q
second stage presentation
A
can last 3 months
lymphadenopathy
generalized maculopapular rash involoving the palms and soles
6
Q
symptomatic during latent stage
A
no
7
Q
how long can latent stage last
A
up to 5 years
8
Q
screening tests
A
rpr
vdrl
9
Q
confirmation test
A
FTA-ABS or MHA-TP
10
Q
tx for syphilis
A
benzathine pen G IM
11
Q
tx for syphillis
pen allergy
A
doxy 100 mg BID x 14d
