Author Question: When evaluating a patient for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the nurse should be aware that ... (Read 38 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

When evaluating a patient for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the nurse should be aware that the most common bacterial STI is:

a. Gonorrhea. c. Chlamydia.
b. Syphilis. d. Candidiasis.

Question 2

As relates to dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), the nurse should be aware that:

a. It is most commonly caused by anovulation.
b. It most often occurs in middle age.
c. The diagnosis of DUB should be the first considered for abnormal menstrual bleeding.
d. The most effective medical treatment is steroids.

Eazy416 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Chlamydia is the most common and fastest spreading STI among American women, with an estimated 3 million new cases each year. Gonorrhea and syphilis are bacterial STIs, but they are not the most common ones among American women. Candidiasis is caused by a fungus, not by bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Anovulation may occur because of hypothalamic dysfunction or polycystic ovary syndrome. DUB most often occurs when the menstrual cycle is being established or when it draws to a close at menopause. A diagnosis of DUB is made only after all other causes of abnormal menstrual bleeding have been ruled out. The most effective medical treatment is oral or intravenous estrogen.