A sexually active adolescent female tests positive for N. gonorrhoeae and C.

trachomatis. She tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that she wants to be treated today since she is moving out of town the next day. What will the nurse practitioner order?

Question

A sexually active adolescent female tests positive for N. gonorrhoeae and C.
 
trachomatis. She tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that she wants to be treated today since she is moving out of town the next day. What will the nurse practitioner order?

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Current guidelines recommend dual therapy with ceftriaxone and azithromycin for treatment of gonorrhea and chlamydia in sexually active adolescents. Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM and azithromycin 1 g PO given one time each is the recommended regimen. This treatment course provides an effective and rapid treatment option for patients who need to be treated immediately or who may not return for follow-up care. Other options listed are not the current recommended regimens for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.

A Sexually Active Adolescent Female Tests Positive for N