Lesson 2 Quiz: Gonococcal Infections

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Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the epidemiology of gonococcal infections in the United States?

Among different age groups, rates of reported cases are highest in those 35-39 years of age

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Rates of reported cases are higher in males than in females

Oregon is the state with the highest rate of reported cases

Rates of reported cases have decreased significantly in recent years

Based on data from the Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project (GISP), which one of the following statements is TRUE?

In recent years, the percentage of isolates with reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone (defined as MIC ≥0.125 μg/mL) has been approximately 12%

In recent years, more than 15% of gonococcal isolates have reduced susceptibility to azithromycin (defined as MIC ≥2 μg/mL)

In recent years, approximately 15% of gonococcal isolates have reduced susceptibility to cefixime (defined as MIC ≥0.25 μg/mL)

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In recent years, more than 10% of gonococcal isolates have been resistant to ciprofloxacin

A 19-year-old man is evaluated in the clinic with a purulent urethral discharge. A Gram’s stain is performed on a sample of the discharge.

Which one of the following is most consistent with a diagnosis of gonorrhea?

Extracellular gram-positive cocci in chains

Extracellular gram-negative rods in rows

Abundant white blood cells with no visible organisms

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Intracellular gram-negative diplococci

Which one of the following most accurately describes the recommendation regarding routine screening for Neisseria gonorrhoeae in sexually active men who have sex with men?

One-time screening is recommended for men aged 18-25 years of age, and repeat screening in 3 years is recommended for those with ongoing risk

Routine screening should be performed every 6 weeks

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Routine screening should be performed at least annually, and more frequent screening (every 3 to 6 months) is indicated for those with increased risk

Routine screening is not recommended

A 23-year-old woman is diagnosed with gonococcal cervicitis based on purulent discharge and Gram’s stain findings. Results for chlamydia are pending. She has an intrauterine device for birth control, and a urine pregnancy test in the clinic is negative.

Which one of the following regimens is recommended?

Ceftriaxone 125 mg IM in a single dose plus doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days

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Ciprofloxacin 500 mg orally in a single dose plus azithromycin 1 g orally in a single dose

Cefixime 400 mg orally in a single dose plus doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 3 days

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Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM in a single dose plus oral doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days

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Lesson 2 Quiz: Gonococcal Infections

Lesson 2 Quiz: Gonococcal Infections

Results: 5 out of 5 correct

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding the epidemiology of gonococcal infections in the United States?

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Based on data from the Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project (GISP), which one of the following statements is TRUE?

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Which one of the following is most consistent with a diagnosis of gonorrhea?

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Which one of the following most accurately describes the recommendation regarding routine screening for Neisseria gonorrhoeae in sexually active men who have sex with men?

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Which one of the following regimens is recommended?

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