Patricia Has Been Prescribed Doxycycline for a Chlamydia Infection

question 12

Multiple Choice

Patricia has been prescribed doxycycline for a chlamydia infection. She is healthy and her only medication is an oral combined contraceptive. Patricia's education would include:

• A) Use a back-up method of birth control (condom) until her next menses.
• B) Doxycycline may cause tendonitis and she should report any joint pain.
• C) Her partner will need treatment if her infection doesn't clear with the doxycycline.
• D) Doxycycline is used for one-dose treatment of STIs; take the whole prescription at once.

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, where a small amount of amniotic fluid is extracted from the amnion around a fetus to test for genetic conditions.

Biopsy

A medical test involving the extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.

Genetic Abnormalities

Irregularities in DNA that can lead to diseases or conditions.

Ultrasound

A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body, commonly used during pregnancy.