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futuristic · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is seen in the clinic after a bite from a tick. She has a rash over her arms and legs and arthritic pain in the joints. What is the drug of choice for Lyme's disease?

A) Ibuprofen (Motrin)
B) Tetracycline (Sumycin)
C) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
D) Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)

Question 2

A couple have been trying unsuccessfully for nearly a year to become pregnant and have now sought fertility counseling. The nurse should be aware of what potential etiological factors related to infertility? Select all that apply.

A) Absence of sperm
B) Endometriosis
C) Vaginitis
D) Blocked fallopian tubes
E) Fibromyalgia

Chocorrol77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Tetracyclines are useful in treating some animal bites and Lyme's disease. Ibuprofen is administered for the inflammation associated with the arthritic pain, but not to treat the infection. Phenazopyridine is not administered for Lyme's disease. Nitrofurantoin is administered for urinary tract infections.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Feedback:
In women, the most common causes are ovulation disorders, blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, and advanced maternal age, which affects egg quality and quantity. In men, causes include absence of sperm, declining sperm counts, testicular abnormalities, and ejaculatory dysfunction. Vaginitis cannot cause infertility, and fibromyalgia is not noted as a common etiological factor.