Vaginal flora - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Autoregulation of renal blood flow - correct answers prevents large changes in GFR when there are increases/decreases in BP; regulated neural and hormonal regulation renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system - correct answers -decreased blood pressure causes the juxtaglomerular cells of kidneys to secrete renin which converts angiotensinogen (inactive) to angiotensin I (active) which is then converted into angiotensin II by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) -Angiotensin II stimulates the adr...

Which major body sites are heavily colonized by microbes? Are you born with these microbes? correct answers Exposed skin, oral cavity, and gastrointestinal tract are heavily colonized by microbes. Humans are not born with any microbes, colonization begins at birth via exposure. What are the common genera of bacteria found on the skin, in the throat, and in the intestines? correct answers The common bacteria found on the skin: Staphylococcus, Propionibacterium, and Corynebacterium. The comm...

A 25-year-old woman comes to the clinic complaining of increased vaginal discharge, milky gray in color with a "fishy" odor that both she and her husband have noticed. A wet smear is performed and the presence of "clue cells" confirmed. Which type of infection does the nurse suspect? 1 Candidiasis 2 Trichomoniasis 3 Bacterial vaginosis 4 Group B Streptococcus - >>-Bacterial vaginosis Signs of bacterial vaginosis include a milky gray vaginal discharge that has a characteris...

Renal System ... Urinary Tract pre-quiz Q's .... 1. What are the two main functions of the kidney Review diagram for anatomical structures 1. Filtration and collection Women are at a higher risk for the development of a UTI because of having a shorter urethra. True/False True Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? Increase water consumption Use spermicides during sexual intercourse Taking more Vitamin D Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria Increase water consump...

Adenopathy - Disease of a gland Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - This hormone controls production of sex hormones (estrogen in women and testosterone in men) and the production of eggs in women and sperm in men. Secreted by the ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND Adventitious - Accidental Aldosterone - This hormone regulates salt, water balance, and blood pressure. Secreted by the ADRENAL GLANDS Allergen - A substance that causes an allergic reaction Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - AKA "...

vulvovaginal candidiasis or VVC Candida species, and it results in common vaginitis symptoms of itching & erythema. not considered a sexually transmitted disease. Candida albicans is the most common culprit ABX can cause yeast infections penicillins Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:13 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Pt's are prone to yeast infections? I give them a penicillin & Diflucan Yeast infections are caused by ...

Advanced Maternal Age is what? correct answer: 35 Normal GI flora that lives in the vagina of 1/3 of women. Mom has to get antibiotics in labor to avoid transmission to baby? correct answer: Group B Strep Rectal/vaginal swab results at 35-37 weeks gestation? correct answer: Group B Strep (GBS) Fetal monitoring was used to prevent rates of what, but no change in numbers have been made? correct answer: Cerebral Palsy There are two arteries and one vein? correct answer: In the plac...

PC 705 Module 2 Exam - Immunity and Infection Innate Immunity involves which two things? First line of defense (mechanical and biochemical barriers) & Second line of defense (Inflammatory response) What is the first line of defense? Natural barriers or mechanisms to keep invaders OUT Examples of physical & mechanical barriers during the first line of defense? Tight epithelial cells of skin & mucous membranes of GI, GU, and respiratory tract Mucus that coats and traps microorganisms Cilia to he...

NU371 Week 8 PrepU: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Already Passed A 24-year-old female presents with vulvar pruritus accompanied by irritation, pain on urination, erythema, and an odorless, thick, acid vaginal discharge. She denies sexual activity during the last 6 months. Her records show that she has diabetes mellitus and uses oral contraceptives. Which category of antimicrobial medication is most likely to clear her symptoms? ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic Clotrimazole...

APEA Patho Women's Health Questions And Answers 2024 Updated Quiz A clinical syndrome resulting from loss of normal vaginal flora, decreased lactobacilli and overgrowth of anaerobic organisms is: bacterial vaginosis. candidiasis. gonorrhea. Trichomoniasis. ANS bacterial vaginosis. In women, the growth of coarse, dark hair in areas not typical for this hair type is a sign of: hirsutism. tinea capitis. alopecia. seborrhea. ANS hirsutism. Which one of the following is a pathogen com...