A patient with a yeast infection asks the nurse how they diagnose ...

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A patient with a yeast infection asks the nurse how they diagnose this infection. The nurse will base her response knowing this is primarily diagnosed by
 
  A)
  the look and smell of the secretions.
  B)
  looking at the spores on a wet-mount slide using 20 potassium hydroxide.
  C)
  looking for Lactobacillus species under the microscope.
  D)
  sending a blood test to lab for DNA testing on the specimen.

Question 2

Events in the ovulatory cycle progress in a similar manner each month. Place the following events in the ovulatory cycle in the correct chronological order. Use all the options.
 
  A) Formation of the theca
  B) Formation of the corpus luteum
  C) Formation of the antral follicle
  D) Development of the zona pellucida
  E) Bursting of the mature follicle

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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
B

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Accurate diagnosis is made by identification of budding yeast filaments or spores on a wet-mount slide using 20 potassium hydroxide. When the wet-mount technique is negative but the clinical manifestations are suggestive of candidiasis, a culture may be necessary. Definite diagnosis consists of more than a visual look at the secretions. Diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis is made by looking at the number of Lactobacillus species under the microscope. DNA testing may be required when dealing with HSV infection.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
D, A, C, E, B

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The zona pellucida surrounds a primary oocyte as it transitions to a secondary follicle, after which the theca surrounds the follicle. The antrum is subsequently formed around the maturing follicle, and it eventually bursts. After ovulation, the corpus luteum is established marking the beginning of the luteal stage of the ovulatory cycle.