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bobbysung

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A female patient has come to the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic and has been diagnosed with a Trichomonas vaginalis infection. What education should be provided to this patient?
 
  a. The applicator for the vaginal gel should be washed after each application.
  b. Male partners should always be treated, even if they are asymptomatic.
  c. The vaginal gel can be deactivated by lotions and soaps.
  d. The medication is administered by injection.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B intravenously. The nurse should pretreat the patient with which of the following?
 
  a. Ibuprofen (Motrin), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and meperidine (Demerol)
  b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and meperidine (Demerol)
  c. Aspirin, diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and meperidine (Demerol)
  d. Morphine sulphate (Morphine) and acetaminophen (Tylenol)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The most important information the nurse can provide is that male partners should always be treated, even if they are asymptomatic.
Gels are not indicated for T. vaginalis; oral medications are.
T. vaginalis infection is not treated with gels or injections; oral medications are used.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Optimal pretreatment before administration of amphotericin B is with acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and meperidine (for rigors).
Motrin is not suggested as pretreatment.
Aspirin is an option, but it may increase kidney damage.
Morphine is not indicated in the pretreatment regimen.



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