Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results in the adolescent's medicalrecord.
Exhibit 1
History and Physical
Adolescent is sexually active with two current partners.
IUD in place
Reports not using condoms during sexual activity.
History of type 1 diabetes mellitus
The nurse suspects the adolescent is experiencing pelvic inflammatory disease and is planning care. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The nurse should anticipate a provider's prescription for ------------------------------ and --------------------------
Correct answer
B,C
Rationale
The correct answer is B (doxycycline) and C (Ceftriaxone). Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is commonly treated with antibiotics to target the infection. Doxycycline and Ceftriaxone are effective antibiotics for treating PID caused by common pathogens like Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, while Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin that disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis. These medications are commonly prescribed in combination to cover a broader spectrum of potential pathogens causing PID. Choice A (fuconazole) is an antifungal medication and is not appropriate for treating PID. Choice D (acyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes infections, which are not associated with PID. Choice E (imiquimod) is an immune response modifier used for treating certain skin conditions and