The NM/WHNP should always prescribe the newest medication on the market for a pregnant woman because drug companies are continuously improving options for treatment.

Which of the following tests is diagnostic rather than screening?

A primigravida at 18 weeks’ gestation presents for her routine prenatal care visit. She reports that she has white, thick discharge, without odor and intense vaginal itching and burning. On examination, the vulvar is erythematous and slightly edematous. The vagina is reddened and thick white plaques of discharge are noted adhering to the vaginal wall. There is no cervical motion tenderness on exam nor vaginal/labial erythema. A wet mount finding will most likely reveal:

Which of the following statements is true about asthma in pregnancy?

A serological diagnosis of a primary viral infection may be made by:

A serological diagnosis of a primary viral infection may be made by:

Which of the following is a CDC recommended treatment for a pregnant woman with vulvovagnial candidiasis?

Which of the following medications does the CDC recommend as first-line treatment for a pregnant woman diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis?

A pregnant woman at 10 weeks’ gestation stepped on a rusty piece of metal requiring several stitches to close the laceration. Her last tetanus injection was 10 years ago. Appropriate advice would include telling her that:

A woman who is 25 weeks gestation presents with a chief complaint of increased vaginal discharge with odor but no irritation or itching.  On examination, a grayish to white homogenous discharge is noted at the introitus and adhering to the vaginal wall. There is no cervical motion tenderness on exam nor vaginal/labial erythema. The most likely finding on the wet prep will be: