A female patient tells the nurse that she thinks she has a vaginal infection because she has noted inflammation of her vulva and the presence of a frothy, yellow-green discharge

Question

The nurse recognizes that the clinical manifestations described are typical of what vaginal infection?
A) Trichomonas vaginalis
B) Candidiasis
C) Gardnerella
D) Gonorrhea

Answer 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
The clinical manifestations indicate T. vaginalis, which is treated with metronidazole in the form of oral tablets. Candidiasis produces a white, cheese-like discharge. Gardnerella is characterized by gray-white to yellow-white discharge clinging to external vulva and vaginal walls. Gonorrhea often produces no symptoms.