Women's Health |57 Questions| With Correct Answers.

A nurse is caring for a client who has contracted a trichomonal infection. Which oral drug should the nurse anticipate that the health care provider will most likely prescribe? 1 Penicillin G 2 Gentian violet 3 Nystatin (Mycostatin) 4 Metronidazole (Flagyl) {Ans: -Metronidazole (Flagyl) Metronidazole (Flagyl) is a potent amebicide. It is effective in eradicating the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis. Penicillin is administered for its effect on bacterial, not protozoal, infections. Gentian violet is a local antiinfective that is applied topically; it may cause discoloration of the skin. It is effective against Candida albicans. Nystatin (Mycostatin) is an antifungal for infections caused by C. albicans.}When discussing future health management with a client who has had a total hysterectomy, the nurse advises regular physical examinations. The client agrees and adds, "It won't be so hard to go now that I won't need the pelvic examination and Pap smear." How should the nurse respond? 1 Discuss the need to have pelvic examinations and Pap smears until healing is complete. 2 Suggest that the client discuss the need for future pelvic examinations with her practitioner. 3 Agree that other components of the physical examination will be more important in the future. 4 Explain