A nonpregnant patient is diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV). The nurse expects to administer:

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Metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg p.o. b.i.d. for a week is the recommended treatment for bacterial vaginosis. This medication is specifically effective against the anaerobic bacteria commonly involved in BV. Penicillin G is not effective against BV, while Zithromax (Azithromycin) and Doxycycline (Vibramycin) are antibiotics typically used to treat other types of infections such as respiratory and urinary tract infections.

A Nonpregnant Patient Is Diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)