Sexually Transmitted Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Gonorrhea bug
A
neisseria honorrhoeae - gram - diplococcus
2
Q
Gonorrhea treatment principles
A
- treat any partners of last 60 days
- no sex until therapy done (7 days)
- uncomplicated - single dose therapies
- ALWAYS treat for chlamydia
3
Q
Uncomplicated gonorrhea treatment
A
ceftriaxon 250 mg IM x1 time + Azithromycin 1 g PO x1 time or doxycycline 100mg PO x7days
4
Q
gonorrhea treatment (severe cephalosporin allergy)
A
azithromycin 2 g PO x 1 dose + test of cure
5
Q
dissiminated gonorrhea treatment
A
ceftriaxone 1 gm IM/IV Q 24 h for 7 days (can change to PO)
6
Q
chlamydia treatment
A
Azithromycin 1 gm PO x 1 dose or Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 7 days
7
Q
Chlamydia treatment (pregnant)
A
Azithromycin 1 gm PO x 1 dose or Amoxicillin 500 mg PO TID x 7 days
