A patient has been diagnosed with chlamydia for the second time in a 5-month period. Data collection reveals that the patient was not compliant with the plan of treatment with the last in-fection
Which medication does the nurse anticipate that the provider will prescribe?
a. Doxycycline
b. Erythromycin
c. Diflucan
d. Azithromycin
D
Chlamydia is best treated with a single dose of azithromycin for patients having a compliance problem. Doxycycline requires a 7-day course of therapy and may not be best given this patient's history. Erythromycin is indicated to manage the disease in pregnant women. Diflucan is an an-tifungal medication used in the management of candidiasis.
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