A nonpregnant patient is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV). The nurse expects to administer:
1. Penicillin G (Bicillin) 2 million units IM one time.
2. Zithromax (Azithromycin) 1 mg p.o. b.i.d. for 2 weeks.
3. Doxycycline (Vibramycin) 100 mg p.o. b.i.d. for a week.
4. Metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg p.o. b.i.d. for a week.
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Rationale 1: Penicillin is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis.
Rationale 2: Zithromax is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis.
Rationale 3: Doxycycline is not used to treat bacterial vaginosis.
Rationale 4: The nonpregnant woman who is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV) is treated with metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg orally twice a day for 7 days.
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