The clinic nurse is calling back clients with various symptoms. Which symptoms would suggest a superinfection?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Diarrhea
2. Painful urination
3. Abnormal vaginal discharge
4. Cough
5. Joint pain
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Antibiotics can kill normal flora in the intestinal tract, resulting in a superinfection and diarrhea.
Rationale 2: Antibiotics can kill normal flora in the genitourinary tract, resulting in a superinfection and painful urination.
Rationale 3: Antibiotics can kill normal flora in the vagina, resulting in a superinfection and abnormal vaginal discharge.
Rationale 4: Cough is not a symptom of a superinfection.
Rationale 5: Joint pain is not a symptom of a superinfection.
Global Rationale: Signs and symptoms of superinfection commonly include diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, or abnormal vaginal discharges.
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