UTI Management
This is the primary goal when treating a urinary tract infection.
What is eradication of the infecting organism?
This antibiotic is the first-line treatment for chlamydia.
What is doxycycline?
This contraceptive method has the lowest rate of user error.
What is an IUD?
This symptom commonly treated with hormone replacement therapy during menopause involves hot flashes.
What are vasomotor symptoms?
This class of medications treats erectile dysfunction by increasing penile blood flow.
What are PDE-5 inhibitors?
This antibiotic is the first-line empiric treatment for uncomplicated UTIs in healthy adults.
What is nitrofurantoin?
This intramuscular antibiotic is used to treat gonorrhea.
What is ceftriaxone?
When starting oral contraceptives on the day of the clinic visit, this additional protection should be used for 7 days.
What is a barrier method (condoms)?
This major risk is associated with estrogen therapy.
What is venous thromboembolism?
This medication class for erectile dysfunction should never be combined with nitrates.
What are PDE-5 inhibitors?
This medication is used for short-term relief of bladder pain associated with UTIs.
What is phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?
This medication is the drug of choice for primary syphilis.
What is penicillin G (benzathine penicillin)?
This type of contraception is recommended for women with migraine with aura.
What is progesterone-only contraception?
This neurologic condition is a contraindication to estrogen therapy.
What is migraine with aura?
This serious adverse effect of PDE-5 inhibitors requires immediate medical attention.
What is priapism?
This counseling point is important when prescribing phenazopyridine.
What is urine discoloration (orange/red)?
This medication treats bacterial vaginosis.
What is metronidazole?
This is the most common side effect during the first few cycles of oral contraceptive use.
What is breakthrough bleeding?
Women who smoke and are over this age should avoid estrogen therapy.
What is 35?
This laboratory value should be monitored because testosterone therapy may cause erythrocytosis.
Answer: What are hemoglobin or hematocrit levels?
These are the three treatment goals when managing UTIs.
What are symptom relief, eradication of the organism, and prevention of recurrence?
Patients taking metronidazole should avoid this substance due to risk of severe reaction.
What is alcohol?
Women with an intact uterus should never receive this therapy alone due to cancer risk.
What is unopposed estrogen?
This cancer risk increases when estrogen is given without progesterone in women with a uterus.
What is endometrial cancer?
If hematocrit exceeds this percentage during testosterone therapy, treatment should be stopped.
What is 54%?