A female patient has developed leukorrhea since being on oral ...

[NguyenJ]

A female patient has developed leukorrhea since being on oral broad spectrum antibiotics for the past week for a lower respiratory infection. Which organism causes leukorrhea?
 
  a. Herpes simplex
  b. Mycoplasma hominis
  c. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  d. Candida albicans

Question 2

Which assessment(s) will the nurse complete during routine pregnancy visits? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Blood pressure
  b. Hemoglobin
  c. Weight
  d. Fetal heart sounds
  e. Glucose tolerance test (GTT)

[cpetit11]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Candida albicans infections of the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, or vagina may develop as secondary infections during the use of broad spectrum antibiotics, such as penicillins, tetracyclines, and cephalosporins. Herpes simplex, Mycoplasma hominis, and HPV do not cause leukorrhea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Assessments during routine pregnancy visits include blood pressure, weight, and fetal heart sounds. Assessments during routine pregnancy visits do not include hemoglobin or GTT.

[NguyenJ]

Excellent

[epscape]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it