Asked by Reginald Franklin on Apr 25, 2024
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An adolescent has been diagnosed with Chlamydia infection. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this condition?
A) Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM
B) Azithromycin (Zithromax) PO
C) Acyclovir (Zovirax) PO
D) Penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin) IV
Chlamydia Infection
A common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, which can lead to serious reproductive and other health problems if left untreated.
Azithromycin (Zithromax)
A macrolide antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
A broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections, especially those caused by bacteria resistant to other antibiotics.
- Recognize the approaches to treat and manage sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), particularly gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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KL
KimYetta Legree1 week ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Azithromycin is used to treat Chlamydia. The patient should be rescreened in 3 to 4 months. Ceftriaxone is used to treat gonorrhea, acyclovir is used to suppress genital herpes simplex virus, and penicillin G benzathine is used to treat syphilis.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the approaches to treat and manage sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), particularly gonorrhea and chlamydia.