When Treating Suspected Gonorrhea in a Non-Pregnant Patient,the Patient Should

question 4

Multiple Choice

When treating suspected gonorrhea in a non-pregnant patient,the patient should be concurrently treated for Chlamydia with:

• A) Azithromycin 1 gram PO x 1
• B) Amoxicillin 500 mg PO x 1
• C) Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO x 1
• D) Penicillin G 2.4 million units IM x 1

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Definitions:

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism, serving as a substrate for the Krebs cycle in energy production.

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that plays a significant role in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) and gluconeogenesis.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytosol of cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A sequence of biochemical processes undergone by every organism that uses oxygen to produce energy by oxidizing acetate, which comes from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.