APEA 3P Exam Prep- Sexual Health Questions
with Correct Answers and Explanations
A patient being treated for trichomoniasis receives a prescription for
metronidazole. What instructions should she be given?
Take this medication with food
Do not take this medication if you are
pregnant Take this medication on an empty
stomach
Alcohol should be avoided when taking this
medication D.
Metronidazole may be associated with a disulfiram reaction when mixed
with alcohol. Advice that should be given to all patients who take
metronidazole is to avoid alcohol entirely while this medication is being
taken. Additionally, alcohol should be avoided for 24 hours after the last
dose of medication. The disulfiram reaction is characterized by fever,
abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and headache. This reaction is called
the “Antabuse” reaction.
The risk of HIV transmission is increased:
when other STDs are
present. in females.
when patients are aware of their HIV
status. in patients with diabetes.
A.
There are several risk factors for HIV transmission. Viral load is likely the
greatest risk factor. The presence of STDs increases the risk of HIV
transmission. Specifically, the presence of chlamydia increases the risk of
acquiring HIV by 5 times. Lack of circumcision increases the risk of
transmission.
A patient requests screening for HIV after a sexual exposure. What are
CDC’s recommendations for screening for this patient?