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Symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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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?

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?

Ceftriaxone

Flagyl

Doxycycline (correct)

Rosavin

What warrants hospitalization for patients with PID according to the text?

Presence of abscesses Signup and view all the answers

Why do healthcare providers reevaluate partners of patients with PID after 2 to 3 days?

To check for resolution of the infection Signup and view all the answers

Which type of discharge is often associated with PID?

Purulent cervical discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in addition to infectious symptoms?

Urinary frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is cervical motion tenderness?

Pain when moving the cervix during an internal exam Signup and view all the answers

During a pelvic exam, what would a healthcare provider look for to diagnose PID?

Purulent cervical discharge and signs of STIs Signup and view all the answers

What test is used to diagnose gonorrhea and chlamydia in PID patients?

Nucleic acid amplification test Signup and view all the answers

Why is pelvic tenderness a significant symptom of PID?

It is a sign of inflammation and infection Signup and view all the answers

Who would perform a procedure to assess cervical motion tenderness?

Physician or provider Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) that helps distinguish it from other disorders?

Purulent cervical or vaginal discharge Signup and view all the answers

What can be a result of PID if left untreated?

Abscesses Signup and view all the answers

During a physical examination, what might a healthcare provider observe in a patient with PID?

Cervical motion tenderness Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to accurately diagnose PID?

To determine the correct intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complaint of women with PID?

Lower abdominal pain that worsens with movement Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of PID that may occur after sexual intercourse?

Spotting Signup and view all the answers