A Client with Uncomplicated Gonorrhea Who Is Treated with Ceftriaxone

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client with uncomplicated gonorrhea who is treated with ceftriaxone and doxycycline asks if a follow-up examination and culture will be necessary. The most appropriate response by the nurse is

• A) "No, because the disease cannot recur."
• B) "No, because treatment failure with these medications is rare."
• C) "Yes, because monthly cultures are now recommended."
• D) "Yes, because reinfection is very probable."

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Definitions:

Covariance

A measure that indicates the degree to which two variables change together. If the variables tend to show similar behavior, the covariance is positive; if they show opposite behavior, the covariance is negative.

Standard Deviation

A system for measuring the degree of difference or spread in a set of figures.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation of two variables on a set of Cartesian coordinates to investigate the relationship between them.

Independent Variable

An experimental or study factor that is altered to determine its impact on a variable that depends on it.