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Sinecatechins 15% (Veregen) ointment for treatment of condyloma
acuminata:
is safe for use in children 6-12 years of age.
must be applied three times daily and washed off within an hour to
prevent irritation.
should be washed off prior to sexual intercourse or application of a
tampon.
must be applied by the provider to prevent contact with normal skin.
Ans: should be washed off prior to sexual intercourse or application of a
tampon.
The recommended treatment for syphilis in a patient with HIV is:
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a single, one-time dose of penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin).
penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin) given as 3 doses over 2 weeks.
penicillin G benzathine-procaine (Bicillin C-R) given as 3
intramuscular doses over 2 weeks.
single, one-time dose of benzathine penicillin-G (Bicillin) and
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim DS) x 14 days.
Ans: a single, one-time dose of penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin).
For the treatment of genital condyloma acuminata, imiquimod
(Aldara) should be applied:
daily and removed in 6 hours.
twice daily, removing after 6-10 hours.
three times weekly, removing after 8 hours.
weekly, removing after 8 hours.
Ans: three times weekly, removing after 8 hours.
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Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is classified as a:
first-generation cephalosporin.
second-generation cephalosporin.
third-generation cephalosporin.
fifth-generation cephalosporin.
Ans: third-generation cephalosporin
Confirmed gonococcal conjunctivitis in a child should be treated
with:
azithromycin (Zithromax) intravenously.
ceftriaxone (Rocephin) intravenously.
erythromycin (Ilotycin) ophthalmic ointment.
gentamicin (Garamycin) ophthalmic ointment.
Ans: ceftriaxone (Rocephin) intravenously.