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Vaginal Infections Home Tests Flashcards

1
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65% of women experiencing symptoms have 1 of 3 common infections:

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  • bacterial vaginosis (BV)
  • vulvovaginal candidasis (VV)
  • trichomonasis
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Normal vaginal discharge:

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  • clear
  • white
  • odorless
  • viscous
  • sticky
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3
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Normal vaginal pH:

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< 4.5

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4
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Symptoms of VVC or yeast infections:

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  • itching
  • redness
  • edema
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5
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Pathogen for VVC/yeast infections:

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fungal

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Vaginal pH during VVC/yeast infections:

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< 4.5

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Vaginal discharge during VVC/yeast infections:

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  • thick
  • white
  • cottage cheese like
  • odorless
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Vaginal discharge during BV:

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  • thin
  • watery
  • off white/gray
  • fishy odor
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9
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Symptoms of BV:

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none

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10
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Pathogen of BV:

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bacterial

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11
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Vaginal pH during BV:

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> 4.5

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Vaginal discharge during trichomoniasis:

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  • yellow/green
  • frothy
  • malodorous
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Symptoms of trichomoniasis:

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  • vaginal irritation
  • redness
  • edema
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14
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Pathogen of trichomoniasis:

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parasite

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15
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Vaginal pH of trichomoniasis:

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5 - 6

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16
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VVC is also known as:

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yeast infection

- most common out of the three

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What is the most common pathogen of VVC?

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candida albicans

18
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Factors that can cause VVC:

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  • pregnancy
  • high dose combined oral contraceptives
  • estrogen therapy
  • sexually active
  • tight fitting clothing
19
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Treatment goals of VVC:

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  • relieve symptoms
  • eradicate infection
  • reestablish normal flora
20
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Exclusions to self treatment of VVC:

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  • first yeast infection
  • recurrent infections (3+ in a year)
  • fever/pain in pelvic area
  • pregnant
  • younger than 12 years old
  • reinfection w/in 2 months
  • diabetes
  • HIV/AIDS or immunosuppressed
21
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Natural ways to treat VVC:

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  • nonabsorbent clothing
  • yogurt
  • limiting sucrose and refined carbs
  • discontinue offending agent after consulting PCP
22
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Medications to treat VVC:

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  • imidazoles (first line)
  • part of antifungal pharmacologic class
  • come as tabs, creams, and suppositories
  • miconazole
  • clotrimazole
  • tioconazole
23
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T/F: duration of therapy for VVC does correspond to time of resolution of symptoms

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F, it doesn’t correspond to time of resolution of symptoms

24
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Adverse reactions of medications for VVC:

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  • uncommon
  • usually only occurs in first dose
  • itching
  • irritation
  • vulvovaginal burning
25
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Drug interactions with medications for VVC:

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unlikely b/c limited absorption

26
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Counseling points of medications for VVC:

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  • should apply therapy at bedtime
  • symptoms should improve w/in 2-3 days
  • infection should be revolved in 1 one week
  • can use during menstration
27
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Benzocaine products:

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  • alternative therapy
  • relieves itching, but doesn’t address underlying cause
  • add on therapy for itching
28
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UTI symptoms:

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  • pain/burning when urinating
  • cloudy urine
  • need to urinate but have issues passing urine
  • frequent trips to bathroom
29
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Nonpharmacologic treatment of UTIs:

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  • hydration w/ water
  • urinate after intercourse
  • breatheable underwear
  • avoid irritants
  • cranberry (prevention)
30
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Pharmacologic treatment of UTIs:

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  • refer to PCP for antibacterials

- symptom management only w/ OTC product

31
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Phenazopyridine as treatment for UTIs:

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  • dose: 95mg / 97.5 mg
  • directions: 2 tabs PO TID w/ meals for max of 2 days
  • counseling: drink lots of water and may cause discoloration of urine/mucous membranes orange color
32
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T/F: 45% of women may experience but only 25% reach out for treatment of atrophic vaginitis

A

T

33
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Atrophic vaginitis:

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  • inflammation of vagina related to atrophy secondary to decreased estrogen levels
  • vaginal epithelium becomes thin and lubrication declines during menopause, postpartum peroid, and breastfeeding
34
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Symptoms of atrophic vaginitis:

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  • decrease in vaginal lubrication
  • dyspareunia leads to painful intercourse
  • vaginal irritation, dryness, burning, and itchy
  • thin, watery vaginal discharge or spotting may be present
35
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Self treatment of atrophic vaginitis:

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  • for mild/moderate symptoms
  • confined to vaginal area
  • no bleeding
36
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Goals of treatment of atrophic vaginitis are…

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  • reduce symptoms of vaginal dryness

- eliminate dyspareunia

37
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Exclusions for self treatment of atrophic vaginitis:

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  • symptoms of severe vaginal dryness, bleeding, and dyspareunia
  • vaginal dryness/dyspareunia not fixed by lubricants
  • any new post-menopausal bleeding
38
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Lubricants as treatment for atrophic vaginitis:

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  • K-Y jelly, astroglide, replens
  • temporarily relieves symptoms
  • apply as frequently as needed
39
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T/F: petroleum jelly can be used as treatment

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F b/c petroleum jelly is difficult to remove from the vagina

40
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T/F: estrogen therapy needs to be prescribed by PCP

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T

41
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Counseling points for treatment of atrophic vaginitis:

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symptoms typically improve in 1 week

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