STI
Which disease is required to be reported to the public health department?
What is the most important information to teach a client newly diagnosed with genital herpes?
Syphilis
Use a condom at all times during sexual intercourse
What would a nurse do to assist in preventing lymphedema of an affected arm for a client following a mastectomy?
Elevate the affected arm on a pillow above the heart level.
Which common risk factor can be identified for the development of cancer of the bladder?
Cigarette smoking
What is a common characteristic for fibrocystic breasts?
Breasts are more tender during a period.
With regard to informed consent for a 15 yr old seeking treatment for an STI, a nurse would perform which action?
Ask the client to sign the informed consent form.
Which characteristic is found in a penile lesion for a client that has been reinfected with syphilis?
Induration and absence of pain
Which discharge instructions should the nurse include for a client being discharged after a left radical mastectomy?
Have a mammogram of the right and left breast yearly.
Why should a client take antibiotics when diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis?
If not treated, you may develop pelvic inflammatory disease.
What is a common characteristic of Trichomoniasis?
Strawberry spots on the vaginal surface and itching.
Which stage of Syphilis do Mucocutaneous mucous patches appear?
Secondary
What is a high-risk behavior regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
The more sexual partners, the greater the chance of developing an STI.
Which common medication is prescribed for a client that has an estrogen receptor-positive tumor?
Tamoxifen
Sexual intercourse needs to be avoided for 24 hours before the test.
What are the characteristics of premenopausal women?
Hot flashes that may interfere with sleep
Irregular menstrual
Cyclic mood swings
Dryness with intercourse
What is the meaning of TNM system?
Tumor size, nodal involvement, presence of metastasis
What is a common characteristic of gonorrhea?
Which medication is prescribed for gonorrhea?
Pain in the testes and scrotal edema
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
Which exercises should a nurse assist a client to perform 24 hours after having a mastectomy?
What is a common sign that a client is having a difficult time adjusting to the loss of a breast?
Elbow flexion and extension.
Refuses to look at the dressing.
A nurse should report to the provider if a client receiving combination chemotherapy for breast cancer has a WBC of what number?
2300/mm 3
What is a characteristic of endometriosis?
Dysmenorrhea that is unresponsive to NSAIDS.
Explain the client education information after being diagnosed for Chlamydial infection.
Abstain from sexual intercourse for 7 days after treatment or until all partners have been treated and abstained for 7 days.
What is a common symptom with a client diagnosed with tertiary syphilis?
What lab tests and interventions pertains to a Syphilis diagnosis?
Dementia and psychosis
VDRL, RPR, Penicillin G 2.4 million units
What instructions would a nurse give a client performing a breast self-examination?
Breasts can be examined in the shower with soapy hands.
Administer an antiemetic
What is a characteristic of a middle-aged client diagnosed with endometrial cancer?
Postmenopausal bleeding.
Name the three stages of Syphilis
Primary, Secondary, and Latent