Vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis ( 24 Questions)
. A client has been diagnosed with vulvovaginitis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. Which treatments should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client? Select all that apply:
Antibiotics are not typically used to treat Trichomonas vaginalis, as it is a protozoan infection rather than a bacterial infection.
Antifungals are also not appropriate for treating Trichomonas vaginalis, as it is not a fungal infection.
Antiprotozoals are the correct treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis infection. Metronidazole is commonly prescribed to treat this type of vulvovaginitis.
Topical creams may be used for other types of vulvovaginitis, but they are not the primary treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis.
Choice A rationale:
Antibiotics are not typically used to treat Trichomonas vaginalis, as it is a protozoan infection rather than a bacterial infection.
Choice B rationale:
Antifungals are also not appropriate for treating Trichomonas vaginalis, as it is not a fungal infection.
Choice C rationale:
Antiprotozoals are the correct treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis infection. Metronidazole is commonly prescribed to treat this type of vulvovaginitis.
Choice D rationale:
Topical creams may be used for other types of vulvovaginitis, but they are not the primary treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis.
Choice E rationale:
Hormonal therapy is not indicated for the treatment of vulvovaginitis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis.