A rape victim is being seen in the clinic. Upon assessment it is discovered the client has contracted trichomoniasis. Which prescription does the nurse anticipate for this client?
A) Penicillin
B) Ceftriaxone and azithromycin
C) Metronidazole
D) Doxycycline
Answer: C
Trichomoniasis is treated with metronidazole or tinidazole. Syphilis is treated with penicillin. Gonorrhea is treated with a combination of ceftriaxone and either azithromycin or doxycycline. Chlamydia is treated with doxycycline.
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The nurse is teaching staff at a long-term health care facility about depression in older adults. Which comment by staff indicates to the nurse the need for further teaching?
1. "Inability to organize and abstract information may indicate depression in older adults." 2. "Depressed older adults may exhibit an excessive preoccupation with chronic constipation or pain." 3. "Sadness or feeling blue are normal aspects of the aging process and are not a cause for concern." 4. "Lack of interest or apathy may be a sign of depression in older adults."
The patient who undergoes total hip replacement may be prescribed prophylactic drugs such as heparin or warfarin (Coumadin). The rationale for this is that it
a. decreases the risk of thrombus formation. b. decreases the risk of hemorrhage. c. facilitates the wound-healing process. d. decreases the risk of systemic infection.
A notation on a client's health record notes that she has a subclinical infection. The nurse assessing this client would expect
a. clinical manifestations of the disease that are not as dramatic as usual. b. fever with no elevation in the white blood cell count. c. no systemic manifestations of disease. d. reports of fatigue and lassitude after the infection.
Under most conditions, adult patients should be able to repeat a series of _____________ numbers
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word