A 25-year-old female presents to her primary care provider ...

[darbym82]

A 25-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting vaginal discharge of a white, viscous, and foul-smelling substance. She reports that she has been taking antibiotics for the past 6 months.
 
  Which finding will the nurse most likely see on the microorganism report?
  a. Clostridium difficile overgrowth
  b. Decreased Lactobacillus
  c. Streptococcus overgrowth
  d. Decreased Candida albicans

Question 2

Which statement indicates teaching was successful regarding collectins? Collectins are produced by the:
 
  a. kidneys.
  b. bowel.
  c. lungs.
  d. integument.

[mcomstock09]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Diminished colonization with Lactobacillus that occurs as a result of prolonged antibiotic treat-ment increases the risk for vaginal infections, such as vaginosis. Clostridium difficile and Candida albicans occur in the colon, not the vagina. Streptococcus overgrowth will occur in the mouth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Collectins are produced by the lungs. Collectins are not associated with the kidneys, bowel, or integumentary system.