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newbem

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The drug of choice for treatment of gonorrhea is:
 
  a. Penicillin G. c. Ceftriaxone.
  b. Tetracycline. d. Acyclovir.

Question 2

The nurse providing education regarding breast care should explain to the woman that fibrocystic changes in breasts are:
 
  a. A disease of the milk ducts and glands in the breasts.
  b. A premalignant disorder characterized by lumps found in the breast tissue.
  c. Lumpiness with pain and tenderness found in varying degrees in the breast tissue of healthy women during menstrual cycles.
  d. Lumpiness accompanied by tenderness after menses.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Ceftriaxone is effective for treatment of all gonococcal infections. Penicillin is used to treat syphilis. Tetracycline is prescribed for chlamydial infections. Acyclovir is used to treat herpes genitalis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Fibrocystic changes are palpable thickenings in the breast usually associated with pain and tenderness. The pain and tenderness fluctuate with the menstrual cycle. Fibrocystic changes are not premalignant changes.


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