Your post should utilize a minimum of three references (the textbook, Epocrates,
Your post should utilize a minimum of three references (the textbook, Epocrates, or another prescribing app, and a scholarly source or clinical practice guideline). APA format should be used for in-text citations and the reference list. The first post is due 6/28 at 8 PM, and your response to a classmate is due 7/1 at 8 PM. The content must be in the discussion board to facilitate class discussion, not included as an attachment. Attachments will not be graded and will result in a grade of zero.
Sydney is a 42-year-old female with no past medical history who presented to the clinic with complaints of vaginal discharge and a foul odor. She recently completed a course of penicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis. She reports a three-month history of sexual intercourse with a male partner. She reported a prior hysterectomy in 2020. They are not using condoms or any other barrier methods. She states they are monogamous, and both had negative STD panels before the start of their relationship. A vaginal swab was done, and the results were positive for vaginal candidiasis, positive for bacterial vaginosis, and negative for trichomoniasis.
1. What will you prescribe for her vaginal yeast infection and why?
2. What will you prescribe for her bacterial vaginosis and why?
3. What will you teach Sydney about the medications you have prescribed? (List 3 teaching points for each drug)
4. What do you suspect caused Sydney’s vaginal yeast infection? What will you teach Sydney about vaginal yeast infections? (List 2 teaching points)
5. What do you suspect caused Sydney’s bacterial vaginosis? What will you teach Sydney about bacterial vaginosis? (List 2 teaching points)
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