A patient has been diagnosed with chlamydia for the second time in a 5-month period.Data collection reveals that the patient was not compliant with the plan of treatment with the last infection.Which medication does the nurse anticipate that the provider will prescribe?

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Chlamydia is best treated with a single dose of azithromycin for patients having a compliance problem.Doxycycline requires a 7-day course of therapy and may not be best given this patient's history.Erythromycin is indicated to manage the disease in pregnant women.Diflucan is an antifungal medication used in the management of candidiasis.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Chlamydia for the Second