Nursing Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections

These flashcards cover key concepts, symptoms, diagnostics, and treatments associated with sexually transmitted infections.

What are STIs?

Infections that can be transmitted through intimate contact with the genitals, mouth, or rectum of another individual.

What is a common protozoal STD?

Trichomoniasis, with approximately 8,000,000 infections each year.

What is the bacteria responsible for Gonorrhea?

Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

What are some physical damages caused by STDs?

Pain, scarring, damage to organs, infertility, birth defects, and nervous system damage.

What does MPC stand for in relation to STDs?

Mucopurulent cervicitis.

What are key symptoms of Chlamydia?

Urethritis, painful urination, and yellow-green discharge.

What identifies a diagnosis for Chlamydia?

Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) on urine or cervical samples.

What is Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome?

A rare condition involving scar tissue attaching between the liver and other abdominal sites.

What are the stages of Syphilis?

Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary stages.

What symptom characterizes the primary stage of Syphilis?

Chancre.

What are the common treatments for Gonorrhea?

Ceftriaxone IM and Ciprofloxacin.

How is Herpes Simplex Virus transmitted?

Through contact with susceptible tissue.

What is the significant difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2?

HSV-1 mostly infects above the waist while HSV-2 is predominantly below the waist.

What are potential complications of HPV?

Genital warts and cervical cancer.

What is a key aspect of Hepatitis B transmission?

It can be transmitted through blood and body fluids.

What are nursing diagnoses for patients with STDs?

Pain, risk for transmission, ineffective sexuality patterns, and fear.

What is considered a safer sex practice?

Barrier methods like condoms to reduce risk of STDs.