Sexually Transmitted Infections: (with practice questions)

Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

Ceftriaxone with azithromycin or doxycycline

Genital Herpes (HSV-2)

Acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir

A patient is prescribed doxycycline [Vibramycin]. If the patient complains of gastric irritation, what should the nurse do? A. Instruct the patient to take the medication with milk. B. Tell the patient to take an antacid with the medication. C. Give the patient food, such as crackers or toast, with the medication. D. Have the patient stop the medication immediately and contact the healthcare provider.

C. Give the patient food, such as crackers or toast, with the medication.

Fluoroquinolones should be discontinued immediately if what happens? A. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea is experienced. B. Dizziness, headache, or confusion occurs. C. Tendon pain or inflammation develops. D. Theophylline is prescribed for asthma.

C. Tendon pain or inflammation develops. (indicates tendon rupture)

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving intravenous gentamicin for a severe bacterial infection. Which assessment finding by the nurse indicates the patient is experiencing an adverse effect of gentamycin therapy? A. Blurred vision B. Hand tremors C. Urinary frequency D. Tinnitus

D. Tinnitus

Human Papillomavirus

No treatment, Gardasil Vaccine

Treponema Pallidum (Syphilis)

Penicillin G

Chlamydia Trachomatitis

• Azithromycin (preferred in pregnancy) • Doxycycline