Max Thornton, a 24-year-old chef, is being seen by a physician at the urology group where you practice nursing. He has developed a painless ulcer on his penis and is rather concerned about his health. The urologist will be communicating his diagnosis of syphilis and prescribing treatment. What would you expect the physician prescribe as treatment?

Max Thornton, a 24-year-old chef, is being seen by a physician at the urology group where you practice nursing. He has developed a painless ulcer on his penis and is rather concerned about his health. The urologist will be communicating his diagnosis of syphilis and prescribing treatment. What would you expect the physician prescribe as treatment?



a) IV penicillin G—single dose
b) Oral penicillin G—single dose
c) IV tetracycline
d) IV penicillin G—multiple dosing





Answer: A


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