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What is the causative organism responsible for gonorrhea infections?
Which of the following is a common symptom associated with gonorrhea in women?
What test is appropriate for diagnosing gonorrhea infections?
Which of the following is a recommended management option for gonorrhea?
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What is a key patient education point regarding sexual partners after a gonorrhea diagnosis?
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What is a significant risk factor for developing a gonorrhea infection in women?
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What complication can result from untreated gonorrhea in women?
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Which of the following statements about gonorrhea infections is true?
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When is it recommended for women under the age of 25 to undergo screening for gonorrhea?
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What characteristic of Neisseria gonorrhoeae poses a challenge for treatment?
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Study Notes
Gonorrhea
- Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
- It is caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae organism
- Early infection is asymptomatic
- Increasingly resistant to antibiotic therapy
- Increasing incidence of the disease
Risk Factors
- Sexual exposure
- New sexual partners
- Multiple sexual partners
- Partners with other partners
- Failure to use barrier contraception
Symptoms
- Symptoms can appear within 10 days of infection
- Endocervical or vaginal discharge present
- Dysuria
- Abnormal bleeding
- Bartholin's gland abscess
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Rectal infection
Diagnosis
- Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)
- Tests urogenital, rectal, or pharyngeal infections
- Can be self-collected
- Partner testing
- Additional testing
Management
- Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM
Patient Education
- All sexual partners should be notified, tested, and treated
- May use Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) if allowed in practice state
- Annual screening recommended for women under age 25
- Gonorrhea is reportable to local health departments
- Encourage barrier methods during sexual activity
- Untreated gonorrhea can cause PID and fertility complications
Gonorrhea
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI)
- Can be asymptomatic in early stages
- Caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Increasingly resistant to antibiotic treatment
- Incidence rates are rising
Risk Factors
- Sexual exposure
- New sexual partners
- Multiple sexual partners
- Partner with other partners
- Failure to use barrier contraception
Symptoms
- Symptoms can develop within 10 days of infection
- Endocervical or vaginal discharge
- Dysuria (painful urination)
- Abnormal bleeding
- Bartholin's gland abscess
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Rectal infection
Diagnosis
- Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) is the primary diagnostic tool
- Can be used for urogenital, rectal, or pharyngeal infections
- Samples can be self-collected
- Partner testing is recommended
- Additional testing may be required
Management
- Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM is the recommended treatment
Patient Education
- All sexual partners must be notified, tested, and treated
- Consider using expedited partner therapy (EPT) if allowed in the practice state
- Annual screening recommended for women under age 25
- Gonorrhea is a reportable disease to local health departments
- Encourage barrier methods during sexual activity
- Untreated gonorrhea can lead to complications, including PID and fertility issues
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This quiz covers essential information about gonorrhea, including its causes, risk factors, symptoms, and diagnosis. You'll also learn about management strategies and the importance of partner education in preventing its spread. Test your knowledge on this sexually transmitted disease and its implications.
