Applied Science for Medicine Anatomy and function of the female reproductive tract Microbiology of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Pharmacology of acyclovir; interactions with contraceptives Methods of contraception, including pharmacology of oral contraceptives Pharmacology of gentamicin, fluconazole, ciprofloxacin, nitrofurantion
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Clinical and Communication Skills Appropriate communication for a sensitive topic History from a young woman with dysuria; sexual history and include risk factors for an STI Conduct a HEADSS psychosocial assessment Examine the abdomen and genitalia; pelvic examination using speculum and obtain cervical smears and swabs Differential diagnosis of dysuria: urinary tract infection, sexually transmitted infection (STI), genital ulcers, malignancy Clinical features of STIs Investigation of STI and urinary tract infection Interpret midstream urine, vaginal swabs, urethral swabs, urine dipstick, chlamydia swabs and urine antigen testing, viral swabs and pregnancy test Management of urinary tract infection, gonorrhea, chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis, syphilis Complications of untreated chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis Counselling regarding chlamydia, condom usage and contraception advice; indications and appropriateness of contraceptives Counselling regarding unplanned pregnancy Prevention of STI including herpes simplex virus infection Barriers to healthcare access for adolescents Contact tracing
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