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Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing, 4th Ed., Ricci, 2016 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Genital Warts - Condylomata Acuminata
- Mechanism
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Assessment
- Papillary Cauliflower Like Growths
- Bleeding
- Vaginal Discharge
- Interventions
- Wart Removal
- Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
- Podophyllin resin
- Cryotherapy
- Considerations
- HPV Vaccine
- Cervical Cancer
2 mins
Hepatitis C (HCV) Assessment
- Transmission
- Blood Transmission
- High Risk Sex (rare)
- IV Drug Users
- Incubation
- 7 Weeks
- Chronic Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Considerations
- Barrier Protection
2 mins
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Diagnosis
- HIV-1/2 Antigen/Antibody Immunoassay
- HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation Immunoassay
- Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT)
- Viral Load
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in Neonates
3 mins
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Stages
- Primary Infection
- Within 3 Weeks
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Asymptomatic Stage
- Years
- Symptomatic Stage
- CD4+ < 500
- AIDS
- Opportunistic Infections
- CD4+ < 200
2 mins
Chlamydia
- Mechanism
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Assessment
- May Be Asymptomatic
- Dysuria
- Epididymitis
- Discharge
- Dyspareunia
- Interventions
- Doxycycline
- Azithromycin
- No Intercourse for 1 Week
- Treat Partners
2 mins
Genital Herpes
- Mechanism
- Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2 (HSV)
- Assessment
- May Be Asymptomatic
- Oral or Genital Lesions
- Vesicles in Clusters
- Pain
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Antiviral Medications
- Acyclovir
- Valacyclovir
- Famciclovir
- Considerations
- Infectious During Recurrences
2 mins
Syphilis
- Mechanism
- Treponema pallidum
- Assessment
- Primary Stage
- Painless Chancre
- Secondary Stage
- Rash on Palms and Soles
- (Generalized) Lymphadenopathy
- Condylomata Lata
- Latent Stage
- Asymptomatic
- Tertiary (Late) Stage
- Aortitis
- Neurosyphilis
- Gummas
- Interventions
- Penicillin
- Jarisch-Herxheimer Rash
3 mins
Syphilis TORCH
- Signs and Symptoms
- Nonspecific TORCH Symptoms
- Often Results in Stillbirth
- Hydrops Fetalis
- Saber Shins
- Notched Teeth
- Saddle Nose
- Blindness
- Deafness
- Hepatitis
3 mins
Vaginitis
- Cause/Mechanism
- Infection
- Postmenopausal Atrophy
- Assessment
- Vaginal Discharge
- Pruritus
- Interventions
- Antifungals (Miconazole, Clotrimazole)
- Antibiotics
- Estrogen Hormones
- Abstinence
- Considerations
- Good Hygiene
- Recurrent Vaginitis
2 mins
Gonorrhea
- Mechanism
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Assessment
- Dysuria
- Yellowish-Green Discharge
- Increased Urinary Frequency
- Women Often Asymptomatic
- Interventions
- Ceftriaxone (IM)
- Chlamydia
- Doxycycline
- Azithromycin
- Considerations
- Treat Partners
2 mins
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Assessment
- Mechanism
- Untreated Cervicitis
- Assessment
- May Be Asymptomatic
- Dysuria
- Vaginal Discharge with Odor
- Fever
- Dyspareunia
- Lower Abdominal Pain
- Spotting
- Cervical Motion Tenderness
2 mins
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Interventions
- Antibiotics
- No Intercourse for 3 Weeks
- Semi-Fowler's Position
- Analgesics
- Monitor Temperature
- Treat Partners
2 mins
Hepatitis A (HAV) Assessment
- Transmission
- Fecal-Oral
- Ingestion of Contaminated Food or Water
- Incubation
- 4 Weeks
- Assessment
- Fever
- General Malaise
- Hepatomegaly
- Considerations
- Self-Limiting
- Proper Hand Washing
2 mins
Hepatitis B (HBV) Assessment
- Transmission
- Bodily Fluids
- Blood Transmission
- People Who Use IV Drugs
- Incubation
- Variable 1-6 Months
- Assessment
- Fever
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Hepatomegaly
- Chronic Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Considerations
- Vaccination
2 mins
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Assessment
- Assessment
- RNA Retrovirus
- CD4+ Helper T Cells
- Primary Infection
- Flu-like Symptoms
- Lymphadenopathy
- Symptomatic Stage
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- White Spots on Tongue
- Persistent Fever
- Night Sweats
2 mins
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Interventions
- Interventions
- Adequate Nutrition
- Small Frequent Meals
- IV Hydration
- Emotional Support
- HIV Medications
- HAART
- Considerations
- Transmission Education
- Strict Asepsis for Invasive Procedures
- Treat Opportunistic Infections
2 mins
