Question 1

A patient is taking azithromycin to treat a chancroid infection. Which of the following would be important counseling to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply a bacteriostatic ointment to the lesions twice daily. 
B)  Avoid washing the lesions to prevent spread of the infection. 
C)  Cover the lesions with gauze at all times to minimize discomfort. 
D)  Any sexual partners within the 10 days preceding the onset of symptoms should be examined and treated. 
A)  Apply a bacteriostatic ointment to the lesions twice daily. 
B)  Avoid washing the lesions to prevent spread of the infection. 
C)  Cover the lesions with gauze at all times to minimize discomfort. 
D)  Any sexual partners within the 10 days preceding the onset of symptoms should be examined and treated. D

Question 2

A nursing student encounters a patient newly diagnosed with gonorrhea. The students' preceptor asks what the recommended treatment would be for this patient. Which statement by the nursing student is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Ceftriaxone IM is prescribed." 
B)  "Erythromycin ointment is prescribed." 
C)  "IM ceftriaxone and oral azithromycin are prescribed." 
D)  "Oral doxycycline is prescribed." 
A)  "Ceftriaxone IM is prescribed." 
B)  "Erythromycin ointment is prescribed." 
C)  "IM ceftriaxone and oral azithromycin are prescribed." 
D)  "Oral doxycycline is prescribed." C

Question 3

The nurse is speaking with the parent of an 11-year-old girl that is considering vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV). Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  "HPV infections cause most cervical, vaginal and oropharyngeal cancers." 
B)  "Pap tests can detect cervical dysplasia, which can be a precursor to cervical cancer if left untreated." 
C)  "There are several HPV vaccines available in the US." 
D)  "HPV infection is uncommon." 
A)  "HPV infections cause most cervical, vaginal and oropharyngeal cancers." 
B)  "Pap tests can detect cervical dysplasia, which can be a precursor to cervical cancer if left untreated." 
C)  "There are several HPV vaccines available in the US." 
D)  "HPV infection is uncommon." B

Question 4

Which of the following is considered the most common STI in young adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Genital herpes 
A)  HIV 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Genital herpes

Question 5

A woman is diagnosed with herpes simplex virus (genital herpes). Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the medication regime?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Antiviral drugs can help with my outbreaks and symptoms, but will not cure my genital herpes." 
B)  "I take my medication as prescribed I will not have any more outbreaks." 
C)  "If I stay on my medication after my current outbreak resolves I won't have any more episodes." 
D)  "I can use the medications once a month to treat symptoms." 
A)  "Antiviral drugs can help with my outbreaks and symptoms, but will not cure my genital herpes." 
B)  "I take my medication as prescribed I will not have any more outbreaks." 
C)  "If I stay on my medication after my current outbreak resolves I won't have any more episodes." 
D)  "I can use the medications once a month to treat symptoms."

Question 6

A woman with complaints of abnormal vaginal discharge, vaginal soreness, pruritus, and dysuria is diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Which statement will the nurse include in teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Treatment with prescription medication is lifelong." 
B)  "Alcohol should be avoided during treatment." 
C)  "Candida albicans can be readily passed between sex partners." 
D)  "Over the counter cream can be used to treat the condition." 
A)  "Treatment with prescription medication is lifelong." 
B)  "Alcohol should be avoided during treatment." 
C)  "Candida albicans can be readily passed between sex partners." 
D)  "Over the counter cream can be used to treat the condition."

Question 7

A woman is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis and will begin taking metronidazole (Flagyl). What will the nurse teach the patient about this medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Abstain from sexual intercourse while taking this medication." 
B)  "Do not consume alcohol while taking this drug and for 48 hours after finishing the prescription." 
C)  "Take this medication on an empty stomach to increase absorption." 
D)  "Topical preparations are ineffective for treating bacterial vaginosis." 
A)  "Abstain from sexual intercourse while taking this medication." 
B)  "Do not consume alcohol while taking this drug and for 48 hours after finishing the prescription." 
C)  "Take this medication on an empty stomach to increase absorption." 
D)  "Topical preparations are ineffective for treating bacterial vaginosis."

Exam 54: Sexually Transmitted Infections

A patient is taking azithromycin to treat a chancroid infection. Which of the following would be important counseling to the patient?

A nursing student encounters a patient newly diagnosed with gonorrhea. The students' preceptor asks what the recommended treatment would be for this patient. Which statement by the nursing student is correct?

The nurse is speaking with the parent of an 11-year-old girl that is considering vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV). Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Which of the following is considered the most common STI in young adults in the United States?

A woman is diagnosed with herpes simplex virus (genital herpes). Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the medication regime?

A woman with complaints of abnormal vaginal discharge, vaginal soreness, pruritus, and dysuria is diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). Which statement will the nurse include in teaching?

A woman is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis and will begin taking metronidazole (Flagyl). What will the nurse teach the patient about this medication?

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