Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Summary EXAM 2024
STD risk factors - Correct Ans-Unprotected sex, Homo-, bisexual males, Drugs &
ETOH, Community, Prostitutes, Multiple partners, Under 25y/o
Parts of the body affected by gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Cervix, Rectum, Urethra,
Pharynx or eyes
Nicknames for gonorrhea - Correct Ans-The Clap, The Dose
Incubation period for gonorrhea in males - Correct Ans-2-14 days
Incubation period for gonorrhea in females - Correct Ans-7-21 days
Etiology of gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Neisseria
Type of bacteria that causes gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Gram Negative Intra-cellular
Diplococcus (GNID)
Urinary triad - Correct Ans-Frequency, Urgency, Dysuria (painful urination)
Gonorrhea S&S in females - Correct Ans-Dyspareunia (pain w/intercourse), Adnexal
tenderness, Menorrhagia (changes in menstrual cycle)
Percentage of women with discharge from gonorrhea - Correct Ans-10-20%
Emergency status of pelvic inflammatory disease - Correct Ans-Yes
Potential consequence of untreated gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Pelvic Inflammatory
disease (PID)
Appropriate treatment for a swollen lymph node - Correct Ans-No, you should never cut
into lymph. But you can needle aspirate it.
Possibility of females with gonorrhea being asymptomatic - Correct Ans-YES
Gonorrhea S&S in males and females - Correct Ans-Urinary triad
Additional treatment when treating for gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Chlamydia
Potential consequences of pelvic inflammatory disease - Correct Ans-Sterility and death
Summary EXAM 2024
STD risk factors - Correct Ans-Unprotected sex, Homo-, bisexual males, Drugs &
ETOH, Community, Prostitutes, Multiple partners, Under 25y/o
Parts of the body affected by gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Cervix, Rectum, Urethra,
Pharynx or eyes
Nicknames for gonorrhea - Correct Ans-The Clap, The Dose
Incubation period for gonorrhea in males - Correct Ans-2-14 days
Incubation period for gonorrhea in females - Correct Ans-7-21 days
Etiology of gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Neisseria
Type of bacteria that causes gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Gram Negative Intra-cellular
Diplococcus (GNID)
Urinary triad - Correct Ans-Frequency, Urgency, Dysuria (painful urination)
Gonorrhea S&S in females - Correct Ans-Dyspareunia (pain w/intercourse), Adnexal
tenderness, Menorrhagia (changes in menstrual cycle)
Percentage of women with discharge from gonorrhea - Correct Ans-10-20%
Emergency status of pelvic inflammatory disease - Correct Ans-Yes
Potential consequence of untreated gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Pelvic Inflammatory
disease (PID)
Appropriate treatment for a swollen lymph node - Correct Ans-No, you should never cut
into lymph. But you can needle aspirate it.
Possibility of females with gonorrhea being asymptomatic - Correct Ans-YES
Gonorrhea S&S in males and females - Correct Ans-Urinary triad
Additional treatment when treating for gonorrhea - Correct Ans-Chlamydia
Potential consequences of pelvic inflammatory disease - Correct Ans-Sterility and death
