6/24 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Differential diagnosis of vaginitis
A
Bacterial vaginosis
Trichomoniasis (Trichomonas vagina/is)
Candida vaginitis ( Candida albicans)
2
Q
Thin, off-white discharge with fishy odor
A
Bacterial vaginosis
(Gardnerel/a vagina/is)
3
Q
Clue cells
A
Bacterial vaginosis
(Gardnerela vaginalis)
4
Q
Positive whiff test
(amine odor with KOH)
A
Bacterial vaginalis
5
Q
Tx of Bacterial vaginosis (Gardnerel/a vagina/is)
A
Metronidazole or clindamycin
6
Q
Thin, yellow-green, malodorous, frothy discharge
A
Trichomoniasis
(Trichomonas vagina/is)
7
Q
Tx of Trichomoniasis
(Trichomonas vagina/is)
A
Metronidazole; treat sexual partner
8
Q
Thick, “cottage cheese” discharge
A
Candida vaginitis
( Candida albicans)
9
Q
Tx of Candida vaginitis ( Candida albicans)
A
Fluconazole
10
Q
Normal pH (3.8-4.5)
A
Candida vaginitis
( Candida albicans)
