A client being seen in the clinic is diagnosed with primary syphilis. The nurse prepares to administer:
A)
intravenous cefotetan.
B)
a loading dose of oral tetracycline.
C)
an intramuscular injection of Penicillin G.
D)
a urethral suppository of clindamycin.
C
Explanation:
A)
The treatment of primary syphilis is a single IM dose of penicillin G.
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B)
The treatment of primary syphilis is a single IM dose of penicillin G.
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C)
The treatment of primary syphilis is a single IM dose of penicillin G.
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D)
The treatment of primary syphilis is a single IM dose of penicillin G.
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