Vaginal Discharge Flashcards
1
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Key History
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Amount, Color, Consistency, Odor (ACCO) Duration Vaginal burning Pain Pruritus Sexual activity Onset of LMP Contraceptives Tampons Douches Hx of similar symptoms Hx of STDs
2
Q
Physical Exam
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Vital Signs
Abdominal Exam
Pelvic Exam
3
Q
Work-Up
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Wet mount KOH prep "Whiff test" pH of vaginal fluid Cervical Cultures
4
Q
Thin
Gray/white
Foul smelling
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Bacterial vaginosis
- Vaginitis- Candidal
- Vaginitis- Trichomonal
- Cervicitis (Chlamydia, gonorrhea)
5
Q
Thick White Cottage cheese-like Odorless Vaginal itching
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Vaginitis- Candidal
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Vaginitis- Trichomonal
6
Q
Profuse & Frothy
Greenish
Malodorous
Intense vaginal itching
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Vaginitis- Trichomonal
- Vaginitis- Candidal
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Cervicitis (Chlamydia, gonorrhea)