Pharmacotherapeutics Prescriber Case Study

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Student Case Study

An 18-year-old female presents to the clinic with a complaint of low backache, lower abdominal

cramping, and increased vaginal discharge. She is sexually active, and has had two partners in

the past 12 months. She does not use condoms and has an Implanon for birth control. She is

afebrile. A pelvic examination reveals greenish mucopurulent discharge from her cervix and

positive cervical motion tenderness. She is diagnosed with mucopurulent cervicitis. Her urine has

been sent to test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Urine pregnancy test is negative.

1. What is the outpatient treatment for the patient?

2. What education does she require regarding her therapy?

3. What is the ongoing monitoring and follow-up for the patient?