Author Question: At which stage does syphilis become noninfectious? a. primary b. secondary c. tertiary d. ... (Read 69 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

At which stage does syphilis become noninfectious?

a. primary
b. secondary
c. tertiary
d. There is no stage at which the disease is not infectious.

Question 2

A 35-year-old gravida V para IV is admitted at 36 weeks' gestation with a diagnosis of severe preeclampsia. She is started on magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) IV.

Which of these signs would indicate to the nurse that the client has developed magnesium sulfate toxicity? a. Deep tendon reflexes are normal. c. Respirations are 10 per minute.
b. Blood pressure remains unchanged. d. Urine output is 40 cc per hour.

akudia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Syphilis, a bacterial infection caused by Treponema pallidum, is transmitted through sexual contact or from mother to child. There are four stages of syphilis. Lesions (chancres) appear in the primary stage; the second stage is characterized by a skin rash with low-grade fever, fatigue, headache, sore throat, and lymph node enlargement. If untreated, syphilis becomes latent, and approximately one-third of clients who have secondary-stage disease develop tertiary syphilis, a chronic disabling condition. Neurosyphilis is the final stage. Antibiotics are used in the medical treatment of syphilis.

Answer to Question 2

C
Magnesium sulfate is the medication of choice. Respirations must be at least 12, urine output at least 30 cc/hour, and deep tendon reflexes normal before the client can receive the medication.