Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Prevention and Measures

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What is the best way to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) according to the text?

Taking antibiotics regularly

Abstinence or condom use (correct)

Having multiple sexual partners

Drinking alcohol before sexual intercourse

Which action is recommended to prevent STIs for adolescents, as per the text?

Selecting sexual partners with high infection risks

Educating about safer sex practices and condom use (correct)

Only focusing on abstinence

Avoiding washing the genitals

What is advised regarding choosing sexual partners to prevent STIs based on the text?

Choosing partners who are intravenous drug users

Avoiding persons with multiple sexual partners (correct)

Preferring partners who don't use condoms

Selecting partners with unknown health status

What is a teratogenic effect of some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) mentioned in the text?

Causing preterm birth Signup and view all the answers

Besides abstinence, condom use, and partner choice, what additional measure is recommended for preventing STIs based on the text?

Washing genitals well with soap and water Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to wipe from front to back after voiding and bowel movements?

To prevent the introduction of microorganisms from anus to vagina Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of acidifying urine with substances like cranberry juice and vitamin C?

To lower the urine pH, making it less susceptible to bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is a common practice recommended to prevent urinary tract infections after sexual intercourse?

Urinating before and after sexual intercourse Signup and view all the answers

Why should non-pregnant women avoid acidifying urine with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) during pregnancy?

It can result in Vitamin C withdrawal and scurvy in the newborn Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to wear cotton underwear and avoid tight-fitting clothes?

To reduce heat and moisture in the genital area Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice for strengthening muscles involved in urination?

Practicing Kegel's exercises Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment with antibiotics for a pregnant client diagnosed with Chlamydia?

Azithromycin or Amoxicillin single dose Signup and view all the answers

What complication can arise in newborns if a mother has an untreated Chlamydial infection during pregnancy?

Conjunctivitis or pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

Which class of antibiotics does Doxycycline belong to, and what potential risk does it pose during pregnancy?

Tetracyclines; risk of fetal bone growth retardation and staining of deciduous teeth Signup and view all the answers

What preventive measure is commonly recommended for screening Chlamydia in pregnant women?

Vaginal culture and sensitivity test Signup and view all the answers

What sexually transmitted infection causes fibrous tissue overgrowth and genital warts in women?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to treat Chlamydial infections during pregnancy?

Due to the association with premature rupture of the membranes and preterm labor Signup and view all the answers

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