A male patient has been diagnosed with syphilis following serological testing and is now being ...

A male patient has been diagnosed with syphilis following serological testing and is now being treated with penicillin G.
 
  The nurse recognizes the importance of health education around the treatment of this disease and should prioritize which of the following educational interventions?
  A) Educating the patient on methods for the prevention of transmission
  B) Teaching the patient about the differences between syphilis and viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  C) Teaching the patient strategies to augment his self-esteem
  D) Educating the patient about the signs and symptoms of syphilis in a female

Question 2

A patient with squamous cell carcinoma has been scheduled for treatment of this malignancy. The nurse knows that the primary method of treatment in this type of cancer is what?
 
  A) Chemotherapy
  B) Radiation therapy
  C) Surgical excision
  D) Biopsy of sample tissue

Question 3

A community health nurse who works in an impoverished neighborhood has witnessed an increase in the incidence and prevalence of syphilis among underprivileged and homeless members of the community.
 
  The nurse is aware that syphilis often goes untreated because of what characteristic of the disease?
  A) The early signs and symptoms of the disease are similar to a common cold or influenza.
  B) The latent period between infection and the appearance of symptoms can last up to 3 years.
  C) The lesions that accompany initial infection disappear spontaneously within several weeks.
  D) The signs and symptoms of syphilis do not directly involve the genitourinary (GU) system.

Question 4

The pharmacology class is learning about herpes zoster and medications that are used to treat this disease process.
 
  When planning care for a patient with herpes zoster what medications, if administered within the first 24 hours of the initial eruption, can arrest herpes zoster?
  A) Deltasone (Prednisone)
  B) Azathioprine (Imuran)
  C) Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
  D) Acyclovir (Zovirax)

Question 5

While performing perineal care for a female patient who has been recently admitted to the hospital, the nurse notes that the patient's pattern of pubic hair growth is more characteristic of a male's pattern of hair growth.
 
  The nurse should know that this could possibly be attributed to:
  A) A fungal infection of the pubic hair follicles
  B) Chronic urinary incontinence
  C) A genitourinary disorder
  D) An endocrine disorder

Question 6

A patient has been admitted to a medical unit with respiratory symptoms that are characteristic of tuberculosis. When transporting the patient to radiology for a chest x-ray, the nurse has applied a mask that covers the patient's nose and mouth.
 
  This action addresses which component of the chain of infection?
  A) Causative organism
  B) Mode of exit
  C) Portal of entry
  D) Susceptible host

Question 7

A patient with trichomoniasis comes to the walk-in clinic. In developing a care plan for this patient, the nurse would know to include what as an important aspect of treating this patient?
 
  A) Both partners are treated with metronidazole (Flagyl).
  B) Constipation and menstrual difficulties may occur.
  C) The patient should perform Kegel exercises 30 to 80 times daily.
  D) Care will involve hormonal therapy to control the pain.

Question 8

A patient with genital herpes is having an acute exacerbation. What medication would the nurse expect to be ordered to suppress the symptoms and shorten the course of the infection?
 
  A) Clotrimazole (Gyne-Lotrimin)
  B) Metronidazole (Flagyl)
  C) Podophyllin (Podofin)
  D) Acyclovir (Zovirax)