A Patient Is Diagnosed with Gonorrhea

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient is diagnosed with gonorrhea. What should be included in the teaching plan?

• A) You are only infectious if the lesions are draining.
• B) You are contagious even if you have no outward symptoms.
• C) You will require several weeks of antibiotic treatment."
• D) You are restricted from engaging in sexual activity until your blood tests are negative.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that cross synaptic gaps between neurons, transmitting messages from one neuron to another.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in controlling movement and posture, modulating mood, and playing a central role in positive reinforcement and dependency.

GABA

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, calming nervous activity.

Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands during stress or when blood-glucose levels are low, belonging to the steroid class.