An expectant mother is found to have syphilis. Which of the following courses of treatment do you most expect to see ordered?
a. penicillin G benzathine IM two doses, 1 week apart
b. tetracycline four times a day for 2 weeks
c. erythromycin twice a day for 14 days
d. a single dose of procaine penicillin G IM daily for 10 days
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A Correct. Diagnosing an expectant mother to have syphilis, the nurse will expect immediate treatment to include benzathine penicillin G IM two doses one week apart.
B Incorrect. Diagnosing an expectant mother to have syphilis, the nurse will not expect orders for tetracycline four times a day for 2 weeks.
C Incorrect. Diagnosing an expectant mother to have syphilis, the nurse will not expect orders for erythromycin twice a day for 14 days.
D Incorrect. Diagnosing an expectant mother to have syphilis, the nurse will not expect orders for a single dose of procaine penicillin G IM daily for 10 days.
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