Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition
Chapter 51: Sexually Transmitted Infections
Answer Key – Open-Book Quiz
1. Serologic tests may be ordered to detect infections with hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E;
syphilis; HIV; herpes simplex; and cytomegalovirus. These tests are designed to
2. Symptoms are more noticeable in men and include penile discharge. Another
3. If left untreated, gonorrhea can cause sterility in both genders and infections that may
4. The primary stage is when the first sign of syphilis appears as a lesion called a
chancre. A reddish papule appears where the organism entered the body. Within 1
week, the papule becomes a painless red ulcer. The secondary stage occurs 1 to 6
6. Oral antiviral drugs—acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), or famciclovir
(Famvir)
7. The organism may be detected by microscopic study of vaginal discharge or urine
8. The condition is treated with metronidazole (Flagyl) administered orally or vaginally
9. Relevant aspects of the functional assessment include frequency and variety of sexual
10. Before administering medications, assess the patient’s allergies and have emergency