USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 3 - OBGYN: Q 51
OBGYN: Q 51
meduploader - 06-16-09 14:40
The patient and her partner use the prescribed medication with good relief of symptoms. The patient is given a detailed review of the general risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). She returns to her physician’s office 4 weeks later, reporting that her discharge has returned. On examination, Trichomonas vaginales is again found on microscopic examination of a wet preparation obtained during a Papanicolaou test. Metronidazole resistance is suspected. Which of the following is the best treatment for the patient’s condition?
meduploader - 06-16-09 14:40
The patient and her partner use the prescribed medication with good relief of symptoms. The patient is given a detailed review of the general risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). She returns to her physician’s office 4 weeks later, reporting that her discharge has returned. On examination, Trichomonas vaginales is again found on microscopic examination of a wet preparation obtained during a Papanicolaou test. Metronidazole resistance is suspected. Which of the following is the best treatment for the patient’s condition?
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Re: OBGYN: Q 51 bingousmle - 06-16-09 14:57 i guess some part of the question is missing.. but i would give a try..High-dose metronidazole (750 mg to 1 g) taken orally 3 times daily for 7 days..
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Re: OBGYN: Q 51 conym5 - 04-11-10 08:43 My answer is: b.
when ever Metronidazole resistance is suspected, High-dose metronidazole (750 mg to 1 g) taken orally 3 times daily for 7 days advised...
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Re: OBGYN: Q 51 babbu5508 - 08-31-10 00:14 My answer is: b.
Treatment for both pregnant and non-pregnant patients usually utilizes metronidazole(Flagyl) 2000 mg by mouth at once. Sexual partners, even if asymptomatic, should be concurrently treated.
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