Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) ( 15 Questions)
Which response by the nurse is correct?
Treatment for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) usually involves a course of antibiotics. PID is primarily caused by bacterial infections, most commonly chlamydia and gonorrhea, which ascend from the cervix into the upper reproductive organs, leading to inflammation. Antibiotics, such as doxycycline and ceftriaxone, are the mainstay of therapy to target and eliminate the underlying infection. This choice is correct because it aligns with evidence-based treatment guidelines for PID.
"Surgery is the primary treatment for PID." This statement is incorrect. Surgery is not the primary treatment for PID. While surgery may be necessary in severe cases of PID with abscess formation or other complications, it is not the first-line treatment. Antibiotic therapy is the initial and most common approach to manage PID.
"There is no effective treatment for PID." This statement is incorrect and misleading. PID is a treatable condition, and there are effective treatment options available, as mentioned in choice A. Failing to provide accurate information about treatment options could lead to unnecessary anxiety and fear in the patient.
"PID is treated with hormonal therapy." This statement is incorrect. Hormonal therapy is not the primary treatment for PID. While hormonal contraception may be considered as part of PID management to prevent unintended pregnancies, it does not treat the underlying infection or inflammation associated with PID. Antibiotics are the cornerstone of PID treatment.
Choice A rationale:
Treatment for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) usually involves a course of antibiotics.
PID is primarily caused by bacterial infections, most commonly chlamydia and gonorrhea, which ascend from the cervix into the upper reproductive organs, leading to inflammation.
Antibiotics, such as doxycycline and ceftriaxone, are the mainstay of therapy to target and eliminate the underlying infection.
This choice is correct because it aligns with evidence-based treatment guidelines for PID.
Choice B rationale:
"Surgery is the primary treatment for PID." This statement is incorrect.
Surgery is not the primary treatment for PID.
While surgery may be necessary in severe cases of PID with abscess formation or other complications, it is not the first-line treatment.
Antibiotic therapy is the initial and most common approach to manage PID.
Choice C rationale:
"There is no effective treatment for PID." This statement is incorrect and misleading.
PID is a treatable condition, and there are effective treatment options available, as mentioned in choice A.
Failing to provide accurate information about treatment options could lead to unnecessary anxiety and fear in the patient.
Choice D rationale:
"PID is treated with hormonal therapy." This statement is incorrect.
Hormonal therapy is not the primary treatment for PID.
While hormonal contraception may be considered as part of PID management to prevent unintended pregnancies, it does not treat the underlying infection or inflammation associated with PID.
Antibiotics are the cornerstone of PID treatment.