Lesson 1 Quiz: Chlamydial Infections

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In 2019, approximately how many cases of Chlamydia trachomatis infections were reported in the United States?

4,750,000

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1,800,000

250,000

725,000

In the life cycle of Chlamydia trachomatis, which particle is considered infectious and first infects the host cell?

The rectangular body

The reticulate body

The elongation body

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The elementary body

A 26-year-old male has two new recent sex partners and presents with urethral discharge.

Which one of the following tests is preferred for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis?

Urethral swab for culture

Urethral swab for Gram’s stain

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First-catch urine for nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)

First-catch urine for culture

Which one of the following most accurately describes recommendations for chlamydia screening in asymptomatic females?

Perform annual screening in sexually active females 15-20 years of age and in older women who have a prior history of a sexually transmitted disease

Perform one-time screening in all sexually active females 21-25 years of age

Perform one-time screening in all sexually active females 25-30 years of age

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Perform annual screening in sexually active females 24 years or younger and in older women who are at increased risk for chlamydial infection

A 19-year-old woman has Chlamydia trachomatis detected on a screening test of a self-collected vaginal swab. She has a pregnancy test, which is negative.

Which one of the following medication regimens should be used for treatment in this case?

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Azithromycin 500 mg orally once daily for 7 days

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Doxycycline 100 mg orally twice daily for 7 days

Levofloxacin 250 mg orally once a day for 5 days

Amoxicillin 500 mg orally three times daily for 3 days

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Lesson 1 Quiz: Chlamydial Infections

Lesson 1 Quiz: Chlamydial Infections

Results: 5 out of 5 correct

In 2019, approximately how many cases of Chlamydia trachomatis infections were reported in the United States?

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In the life cycle of Chlamydia trachomatis, which particle is considered infectious and first infects the host cell?

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Which one of the following tests is preferred for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis?

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Which one of the following most accurately describes recommendations for chlamydia screening in asymptomatic females?

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Which one of the following medication regimens should be used for treatment in this case?

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