A female patient says that she has been using the medication for a yeast infection but it is not getting any better. The nurse realizes that this patient most likely:
1. has not used the medication long enough.
2. might be using a treatment that is not appropriate for the cause.
3. is not using the medication correctly.
4. is not washing her hands before applying the medication.
Question 2A female patient is seen for a new onset of blisters on the labia majora. The nurse realizes that this patient is experiencing which health issue?
1. a drug reaction
2. first episode of a herpes virus infection
3. prodromal symptoms of the herpes virus
4. latency period of the herpes virus infection
Question 3A patient with genital herpes is experiencing increased pain with urination. What should the nurse suggest to the patient to manage this symptom?
1. Drink more water.
2. Drink more cranberry juice.
3. Drink more orange juice.
4. Restrict fluids.
Question 4After the removal of genital warts, the male patient says, Now I can have sex again. What information should the nurse provide to this patient?
1. preventing reinfection now that he is cured of the warts
2. using a chemical barrier to avoid impregnating his partner
3. asking every partner if she has a diagnosed sexually transmitted disease
4. using a condom with all sexual activity
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