STD definitions

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The diagnosis of ______ will occur when the CD4 count is below 200.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

A nurse is assessing a client with a symptom of vaginal odor smelling of fish. The diagnosis would be _______.

Bacterial Vaginosis

________ is caused by gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Cervicitis

What is the most common bacterial STI in the U.S

Chlamydia

STDs are spread through sexual intercourse with an infected partner. What will prevent infection

Condoms.

Treatment recommendation for STI is dual therapy

Gonorrhea

This virus is spread through the GI tract. Can be acquired by drinking polluted water.

Hep A

This painful disease results when untreated infections spread to the uterus and fallopian tubes. It also leads to lifelong pain and problems with infertility.

Hep B

This virus is not transmitted sexually. Women at high risk may have history of injecting-drug use and those with a history of blood transfusion

Hep C

The viral infection is typically associated with cold sores on the mouth

Herpes Simplex Virus ! (HSV-1)

Acyclovir is used to suppress viral load of this genital infection

Herpes Simplex Virus 2 (HSV-2)

Immune dysfunction in HIV disease is caused predominantly by damage

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

A group of students is reviewing class material on sexually transmitted infections in preparation for a test. The students demonstrate understanding of the material when they identify which cause of condylomata?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

During this period of the disease all the symptoms disappear so the person thinks they are cured. The bacterial remains in the body and may begin to damage the internal organs.

Latent Phase (Syphillis)

The _______ model is used to determine STI interventions for various women.

P-LI-SS-IT Model

This tiny insect lives in pubic hair and is spread through direct sexual contact, sharing towels, clothing, bedding, or sitting on infected seats or carpet.

Pubic lice

____ is caused by a mite

Scabies

During this phase, symptoms are flu-like symptoms, lymphadenopathy, and maculopapular rash (hands and feet).

Secondary Phase (Syphilis)

Penicillin G benzathine is the medication of choice for early _______.

Syphillis

For syphilis, the ______ infections cause tumors, CNS symptoms, and CV symptoms.

Tertiary infections (Syphillis)

Metronidazole is the most effective treatment for ________

Trichononiasis

Some common irritants: soaps, detergents, fragrances, and synthetic fabrics might cause: ________.

Vaginitis

A woman comes to the clinic reporting intense pruritus and a thick curd-like vaginal discharge. On examination, white plaques on observed on the vaginal wall. The

Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC)


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