Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Chpt 95 - Pharmacology for Nursing Care
Drug Therapy of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
8
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
12/02/2012

Additional Nursing Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
What is the most common bacterial cause of STDs?
Definition
Chlamydia trachomatis
Term
What are the two drugs preferred for the treatment of chlamydial infections in nonpregnant adolescents and adults?
Definition
doxycycline and azithromycin
Term
What are the preferred drugs for gonorrhea treatment?
Definition
cefixime and ceftriaxone
Term
What is the drug of choice for treating all stages of syphillis?
Definition
Penicillin G
Term
What is used to treat bacterial vaginosis in nonpregnant women?
Definition

metronidazole (oral)

metronidazole or clindamycin (intravaginally)

Term
How is bacterial vaginosis treated in pregnant women?
Definition
oral metronidazole or clindamycin
Term
What are the three drugs used to treat genital herpes?
Definition
Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir
Supporting users have an ad free experience!