STU 25SUM1 Pediatric Competency Proctored Exam
A 16-year-old patient has been diagnosed and treated for genital warts. The LEAST important action at this time is to:
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: A. Screening for other STDs is important because patients with genital warts may be at increased risk for co-infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. B. Performing a Pap test is important in sexually active females to screen for cervical dysplasia, especially given the association of HPV with cervical cancer. C. Testing sexual partners for STDs is essential to prevent reinfection and further transmission of sexually transmitted infections. D. Prescribing another course of imiquimod (Aldara) 5% cream is the least immediately important action if the patient has already completed treatment and lesions have resolved. Follow-up is necessary, but additional medication is only indicated if warts persist or recur.
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