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What is the reason for partners not having intercourse when one partner is diagnosed with PID?
What is the reason for partners not having intercourse when one partner is diagnosed with PID?
- To avoid worsening the symptoms of PID
- To prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections to the partner (correct)
- To allow the medications to work better on the infected partner
- To prevent the partner from developing PID
What is the rationale behind the use of dual antibiotics in the treatment of PID?
What is the rationale behind the use of dual antibiotics in the treatment of PID?
- To cover a wide range of bacteria (correct)
- To primarily target viral infections
- To avoid adverse reactions to a single antibiotic
- To address the abscesses directly
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat the sexually transmitted infection portion of PID?
Which antibiotic is commonly used to treat the sexually transmitted infection portion of PID?
- Ceftriaxone
- Flagyl
- Doxycycline (correct)
- Rosavin
What warrants hospitalization for patients with PID according to the text?
What warrants hospitalization for patients with PID according to the text?
Why do healthcare providers reevaluate partners of patients with PID after 2 to 3 days?
Why do healthcare providers reevaluate partners of patients with PID after 2 to 3 days?
Which type of discharge is often associated with PID?
Which type of discharge is often associated with PID?
What is a common symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in addition to infectious symptoms?
What is a common symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in addition to infectious symptoms?
What is cervical motion tenderness?
What is cervical motion tenderness?
During a pelvic exam, what would a healthcare provider look for to diagnose PID?
During a pelvic exam, what would a healthcare provider look for to diagnose PID?
What test is used to diagnose gonorrhea and chlamydia in PID patients?
What test is used to diagnose gonorrhea and chlamydia in PID patients?
Why is pelvic tenderness a significant symptom of PID?
Why is pelvic tenderness a significant symptom of PID?
Who would perform a procedure to assess cervical motion tenderness?
Who would perform a procedure to assess cervical motion tenderness?
What is a common symptom of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) that helps distinguish it from other disorders?
What is a common symptom of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) that helps distinguish it from other disorders?
What can be a result of PID if left untreated?
What can be a result of PID if left untreated?
During a physical examination, what might a healthcare provider observe in a patient with PID?
During a physical examination, what might a healthcare provider observe in a patient with PID?
Why is it essential to accurately diagnose PID?
Why is it essential to accurately diagnose PID?
What is a common complaint of women with PID?
What is a common complaint of women with PID?
What is a symptom of PID that may occur after sexual intercourse?
What is a symptom of PID that may occur after sexual intercourse?
