A patient with genital warts is being treated with podophyllin in the community clinic. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
Select all that apply.
1. Sexual activity can resume in one week.
2. An annual Pap smear should be performed.
3. Contact the provider if nausea or diarrhea occurs.
4. Keep all scheduled appointments to have the area treated.
5. Wash the medication off the area within 1 to 4 hours after the first application.
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
The patient should have an annual Pap smear. The provider should be contacted for any nausea or diarrhea. The patient should return to the clinic for regular treatments until the warts are gone. The medication should be washed off the treated area in 1 to 4 hours after the first application. Sexual activity should be avoided until the patient and partners are disease free for 1 month.
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