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What would be the appropriate 4
duration for antibodies to develop in It takes 12 weeks from the date of exposure for the
a patient with genital herpes? herpes simplex virus to reach detectable levels of
1 antibodies. False negative tests can occur if the
6 weeks patient is tested before 12 weeks after the primary
2 infection.
8 weeks
3
10 weeks
4
12 weeks
,Which statement is true regarding 3
condylomata acuminata? Condylomata acuminata (also known as genital
1 warts) are caused by certain types of HPV. Genital
They are treated with azithromycin. warts are treated with podofilox gel and
2 cryotherapy. Azithromycin is used to treat
They are not often seen with other chlamydial infections. Genital warts are the most
infections. common viral disease that is sexually transmitted
3 and are often seen with other infections. Diagnosis
They are caused by certain types of is made by examination of the lesions; PCR assay is
human papilloma virus (HPV). used to confirm genital herpes.
4
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
assay is used to confirm the
diagnosis.
Which groups of people are at 2,3,4,5
greater risk for sexually transmitted Groups who are at greatest risk for acquiring STIs
infections (STIs)? Select all that include MSM, postmenopausal and pregnant
apply. women, and adolescents. All heterosexual women
1 are at risk for STIs, and that includes pregnant
Lesbian women women. MSM are at high risk for HIV.
2 Postmenopausal women are at risk because many
Pregnant women avoid the use of barrier protection since
3 pregnancy is unlikely. Adolescents are at risk
Postmenopausal women because of their lack of knowledge about the risks
4 for disease. It has been found that lesbian women
Adolescent boys and girls are at decreased risk for STIs.
5
Men who have sex with men (MSM)
,Which treatment regimen is 3
preferred in patients with severe IV acyclovir therapy should be provided for
genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) patients who have severe genital HSV disease.
infection? Hospitalization is required in these patients
1 because severe HSV infection is complicated with
Acyclovir oral (PO) administration disseminated infections and also central nervous
with hospitalization system complications. Oral acyclovir is preferred
2 for patients who have recurrent outbreaks.
Acyclovir oral (PO) administration Acyclovir should not be given intramuscularly.Test-
without hospitalization Taking Tip: You have at least a 25% chance of
3 selecting the correct response in multiple-choice
Acyclovir intravenous (IV) items. If you are uncertain about a question,
administration with hospitalization eliminate the choices that you believe are wrong
4 and then call on your knowledge, skills, and
Acyclovir intramuscular (IM) abilities to choose from the remaining responses.
administration with hospitalization
Which organism is a primary risk 3
factor for cervical cancer? Infection by the human papilloma virus (HPV) is
1 considered to be the primary risk factor for the
Hepatits B virus development of cervical cancer. Hepatitis B virus
2 causes hepatitis infection and is associated with
Herpes simplex virus perinatal infections. Herpes simplex virus can cause
3 either cold sores or genital herpes infection. HIV
Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome
4 (AIDS).
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
, What findings does the nurse 3
observe in a patient with pelvic The patient with PID has severe pain in the lower
inflammatory disease (PID)? abdomen and is uncomfortable with movement.
1 The nurse would observe a hunched-over gait to
Urinary retention protect her abdomen. The patient also has painful
2 urination or dysuria. The patient does not
Reddened throat experience urinary retention or reddened throat. A
3 pelvic examination reveals a green cervical
Hunched-over gait discharge and a friable cervix.
4
Mucoid discharge
Which information is provided to the 2
patient for the use of condoms that Using a condom more than once makes a condom
reduce the risk of genital herpes weak and susceptible to tearing. Latex or
transmission? polyurethane condoms should be used because
1 natural membrane condoms are more likely to
Use natural membrane condoms. break or slip off during intercourse or withdrawal. A
2 condom should be used on an erect penis;
Use a new condom for each sexual otherwise, it may break during erection. Oil-based
act. lubricants can make latex condoms less effective,
3 so water-based lubricants are preferred.
Avoid using a condom on erect
penis.
4
Use oil-based lubricant with latex
condoms.
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Terms in this set (60)
What would be the appropriate 4
duration for antibodies to develop in It takes 12 weeks from the date of exposure for the
a patient with genital herpes? herpes simplex virus to reach detectable levels of
1 antibodies. False negative tests can occur if the
6 weeks patient is tested before 12 weeks after the primary
2 infection.
8 weeks
3
10 weeks
4
12 weeks
,Which statement is true regarding 3
condylomata acuminata? Condylomata acuminata (also known as genital
1 warts) are caused by certain types of HPV. Genital
They are treated with azithromycin. warts are treated with podofilox gel and
2 cryotherapy. Azithromycin is used to treat
They are not often seen with other chlamydial infections. Genital warts are the most
infections. common viral disease that is sexually transmitted
3 and are often seen with other infections. Diagnosis
They are caused by certain types of is made by examination of the lesions; PCR assay is
human papilloma virus (HPV). used to confirm genital herpes.
4
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
assay is used to confirm the
diagnosis.
Which groups of people are at 2,3,4,5
greater risk for sexually transmitted Groups who are at greatest risk for acquiring STIs
infections (STIs)? Select all that include MSM, postmenopausal and pregnant
apply. women, and adolescents. All heterosexual women
1 are at risk for STIs, and that includes pregnant
Lesbian women women. MSM are at high risk for HIV.
2 Postmenopausal women are at risk because many
Pregnant women avoid the use of barrier protection since
3 pregnancy is unlikely. Adolescents are at risk
Postmenopausal women because of their lack of knowledge about the risks
4 for disease. It has been found that lesbian women
Adolescent boys and girls are at decreased risk for STIs.
5
Men who have sex with men (MSM)
,Which treatment regimen is 3
preferred in patients with severe IV acyclovir therapy should be provided for
genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) patients who have severe genital HSV disease.
infection? Hospitalization is required in these patients
1 because severe HSV infection is complicated with
Acyclovir oral (PO) administration disseminated infections and also central nervous
with hospitalization system complications. Oral acyclovir is preferred
2 for patients who have recurrent outbreaks.
Acyclovir oral (PO) administration Acyclovir should not be given intramuscularly.Test-
without hospitalization Taking Tip: You have at least a 25% chance of
3 selecting the correct response in multiple-choice
Acyclovir intravenous (IV) items. If you are uncertain about a question,
administration with hospitalization eliminate the choices that you believe are wrong
4 and then call on your knowledge, skills, and
Acyclovir intramuscular (IM) abilities to choose from the remaining responses.
administration with hospitalization
Which organism is a primary risk 3
factor for cervical cancer? Infection by the human papilloma virus (HPV) is
1 considered to be the primary risk factor for the
Hepatits B virus development of cervical cancer. Hepatitis B virus
2 causes hepatitis infection and is associated with
Herpes simplex virus perinatal infections. Herpes simplex virus can cause
3 either cold sores or genital herpes infection. HIV
Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome
4 (AIDS).
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
, What findings does the nurse 3
observe in a patient with pelvic The patient with PID has severe pain in the lower
inflammatory disease (PID)? abdomen and is uncomfortable with movement.
1 The nurse would observe a hunched-over gait to
Urinary retention protect her abdomen. The patient also has painful
2 urination or dysuria. The patient does not
Reddened throat experience urinary retention or reddened throat. A
3 pelvic examination reveals a green cervical
Hunched-over gait discharge and a friable cervix.
4
Mucoid discharge
Which information is provided to the 2
patient for the use of condoms that Using a condom more than once makes a condom
reduce the risk of genital herpes weak and susceptible to tearing. Latex or
transmission? polyurethane condoms should be used because
1 natural membrane condoms are more likely to
Use natural membrane condoms. break or slip off during intercourse or withdrawal. A
2 condom should be used on an erect penis;
Use a new condom for each sexual otherwise, it may break during erection. Oil-based
act. lubricants can make latex condoms less effective,
3 so water-based lubricants are preferred.
Avoid using a condom on erect
penis.
4
Use oil-based lubricant with latex
condoms.
