Syphilis

Question 1

Other Names for Syphilis

Answer 1

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1. The Pox
2. Sy
3. Bad Blood

Question 2

Syphilis is also known as

Answer 2

The Great Pretender

Question 3

Causative Agent of Syphilis and its classification

Answer 3

Treponema Pallidum (Bacteria)

Question 4

Incubation period

Answer 4

10 days to 3 months

Question 5

Symptoms first appear at?

Answer 5

21 days

Question 6

Mode of Transmission (Syphilis)

Answer 6

DVP
a. Direct Contact with Syphilitic Sore
b. Vaginal/Anal sex
c. Perinatal Transmission

Question 7

Primary Stage Signs and Symptoms (Syphilis)

Answer 7

Painless Chancre: VARMP (Vagina, Anus, Rectum, Mouth, Penis)

Question 8

How long does chancre last?

Answer 8

3-4 weeks

Question 9

Secondary Stage Signs and Symptoms

Answer 9

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1. Maculopapular Rash (palms, sole, trunk, chest)
2. Muscle Ache
3. Patchy hair loss
4. Sore throat
5. Lymphadenopathy/ Lymphadenitis
6. Fever
7. Fatigue
8. Headache
9. Weight Loss

Question 10

When do secondary stage s/s manifest?

Answer 10

1 week to 6 months

Question 11

DOC for Syphilis

Answer 11

Penicillin 2.4 MU IM single dose

Question 12

How long should penicillin be given for oral dose?

Answer 12

6 months

Question 13

Infection occurs within the past 12 months

Answer 13

Early Latent

Question 14

Infection occurs more than 12 months

Answer 14

Late Latent

Question 15

Appears 10-30 years after the person gets the infection

Answer 15

Tertiary Syphilis

Question 16

Affected part (Tertiary Syphilis)

Answer 16

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1. Brain
2. Bones
3. Blood vessels
4. Liver
5. Eyes
6. Heart
7. Nerves
8. Joints

Question 17

Complications for Pregnant (Syphilis)

Answer 17

1. Abortion
2. Preterm Labor

Question 18

When is the infection passed to the fetus?

Answer 18

4th month

Question 19

What do you call when syphilis is passed to the fetus?

Answer 19

Congenital Syphilis

Question 20

When should you obtain a serum test (pregnant)?

Answer 20

First prenatal visit
36 weeks gestation