A teenage female patient tells the nurse that she has been sexually active with her boyfriend for two months. For which sexually transmitted infection should this patient be assessed?
1. genital herpes
2. human papillomavirus
3. condyloma acuminatum
4. chlamydia
Question 2The nurse is preparing to teach a patient newly diagnosed with chlamydia trachomatis on the pathophysiology of the disease process. In which order should the nurse explain this process to the patient?
Choice 1. Organism enters a cell and changes into a reticulate body.
Choice 2. Reticulate body divides within the cell.
Choice 3. The cell bursts.
Choice 4. Organism enters the body as an elementary body.
Choice 5. The reticulate body infects the adjoining cells.
Question 3A female patient is experiencing intense vaginal itching with a cheesy discharge after using an over-the-counter vaginal cleanser daily for three weeks. Which disorder should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?
1. candidiasis
2. syphilis
3. gonorrhea
4. genital herpes
Question 4A patient has contracted syphilis from a sexual partner and has infected his spouse. What interventions should the nurse plan for this couple?
Select all that apply.
1. Explain the need for follow-up testing in three months and six months.
2. Refer to a marriage counselor.
3. Administer intramuscular injection of penicillin G as ordered.
4. Discuss abstaining from sexual activity until cured.
5. Review handwashing techniques.
Question 5A male patient experiencing a small, painless lesion on the side of his penis is sexually active with multiple partners and does not use a condom. Which STI should the nurse realize this patient's history suggests?
1. condyloma acuminatum
2. syphilis
3. gonorrhea
4. chlamydia
Question 6A patient is prescribed Zovirax 300 mg. The medication is available in 200 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse provide to the patient for each dose? _______ tabs
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7A 20-year-old patient has developed small painful blisters on her labia that occurred after having sex with her new boyfriend about six days ago. Which STI should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?
1. syphilis
2. gonorrhea
3. chlamydia
4. genital herpes