Question

A nurse practitioner prescribes doxycycline for a sexually active woman with a history of mucopurulent discharge and bleeding associated with cervical dysplasia, dysuria, and dyspareunia. With which sexually transmitted infection are these clinical findings and medication therapy commonly associated?

A) Chlamydia.
B) Trichomoniasis.
C) Gonorrhea.
D) Herpes simplex virus.

Answer 1

The clinical findings and medication therapy mentioned are commonly associated with Chlamydia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The clinical findings mentioned in the question, such as mucopurulent discharge and bleeding associated with cervical dysplasia, dysuria, and dyspareunia, are commonly associated with Chlamydia. The nurse practitioner has prescribed doxycycline, which is a recommended treatment for Chlamydia infections. Chlamydia trachomatis is the causative agent of Chlamydia, which is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause various complications if left untreated.