Question 1

Why do males generally seek health care more readily for symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A) They are more health conscious than women. 
B) Their symptoms are more severe,and they are more likely to suffer complications. 
C) Their symptoms are usually more obvious at the onset of the disease. 
D) The male is more likely to transmit the disease to his partner. 
A) They are more health conscious than women. 
B) Their symptoms are more severe,and they are more likely to suffer complications. 
C) Their symptoms are usually more obvious at the onset of the disease. 
D) The male is more likely to transmit the disease to his partner.

Question 2

Which treatment will cure herpes genitalis?

Accepted Answer

A) acyclovir taken orally twice daily for 2 weeks 
B) an injection of penicillin G benzathine 
C) doxycycline 100 mg orally,twice daily for 7 days 
D) none 
A) acyclovir taken orally twice daily for 2 weeks 
B) an injection of penicillin G benzathine 
C) doxycycline 100 mg orally,twice daily for 7 days 
D) none

Question 3

When a client is diagnosed with gonorrhea,which treatment regime is considered MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

A) a single dose of ciprofloxacin,followed by a 7-day course of oral doxycycline 
B) a single injection of penicillin G benzathine 
C) doxycycline 100 mg orally,twice daily for 7 days 
D) treatment of symptoms only with acyclovir 
A) a single dose of ciprofloxacin,followed by a 7-day course of oral doxycycline 
B) a single injection of penicillin G benzathine 
C) doxycycline 100 mg orally,twice daily for 7 days 
D) treatment of symptoms only with acyclovir

Question 4

Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a parasitic protozoan and is often seen in combination with gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) chlamydia 
B) herpes genitalis 
C) syphilis 
D) trichomoniasis 
A) chlamydia 
B) herpes genitalis 
C) syphilis 
D) trichomoniasis

Question 5

What is the preferred treatment of a client who has trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 week of Cipro 
B) 3 days of doxycycline 
C) up to 1 week of Flagyl 
D) a single penicillin injection 
A) 1 week of Cipro 
B) 3 days of doxycycline 
C) up to 1 week of Flagyl 
D) a single penicillin injection

Question 6

What is the MOST important nursing consideration when collecting information about a client's sexual history?

Accepted Answer

A) recording each of the client's sexual contacts accurately 
B) noting any recent antibiotic treatment for infections that were not sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 
C) maintaining a relaxed,nonjudgmental attitude 
D) recognizing personal attitudes and beliefs regarding persons with STIs 
A) recording each of the client's sexual contacts accurately 
B) noting any recent antibiotic treatment for infections that were not sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 
C) maintaining a relaxed,nonjudgmental attitude 
D) recognizing personal attitudes and beliefs regarding persons with STIs

Question 7

Which statement regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs)is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Guidelines for reporting STIs are often ignored. 
B) Statistics on STIs are kept only by individual states. 
C) Reporting is required for STIs such as herpes and trichomoniasis. 
D) There is no uniformity in the reporting requirements for STIs. 
A) Guidelines for reporting STIs are often ignored. 
B) Statistics on STIs are kept only by individual states. 
C) Reporting is required for STIs such as herpes and trichomoniasis. 
D) There is no uniformity in the reporting requirements for STIs.

Question 8

It is MOST important to remind a pregnant woman being treated for chlamydia to:

Accepted Answer

A) take the prescribed medication with milk 
B) prepare for treatment of the baby after delivery 
C) notify her health care provider if symptoms reoccur 
D) repeat cultures when treatment is complete 
A) take the prescribed medication with milk 
B) prepare for treatment of the baby after delivery 
C) notify her health care provider if symptoms reoccur 
D) repeat cultures when treatment is complete

Exam 45: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Why do males generally seek health care more readily for symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Which treatment will cure herpes genitalis?

When a client is diagnosed with gonorrhea,which treatment regime is considered MOST effective?

Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a parasitic protozoan and is often seen in combination with gonorrhea?

What is the preferred treatment of a client who has trichomoniasis?

What is the MOST important nursing consideration when collecting information about a client's sexual history?

Which statement regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs)is TRUE?

It is MOST important to remind a pregnant woman being treated for chlamydia to:

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