A woman who is 24 weeks pregnant reports to the ambulatory care clinic with reports of burning with urination and a vaginal discharge. The laboratory test confirms the presence of a chlamydial infection
Which of the following will be included in the client's plan of treatment? 1. A single dose of azithromycin
2. A single dose of an oral antifungal medication such as Diflucan (fluconazole)
3. A 5-day course of therapy with doxycycline
4. A 7-day dosage of tetracycline
A single dose of azithromycin
Rationale: Chlamydia is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection. The use of a single dose of azithromycin is indicated in the treatment of chylamydia. The use of difulcan is indicated in the treatment of vaginal candidias infections. Doxycycline is used in the treatment of Chlamydia but is given for 7 days. Tetracycline is an antibiotic but its use is contraindicated in pregnancy.
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