Burning on urination as her primary complaint

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Jessica is a 17 year old female who presents complaining of a possible UTI, with burning on urination as her primary complaint. Her urine dip is negative, but she has a history of unprotected sex a week ago with a new sexual partner. Jessica states, "I just can't remember to use condoms. I'm not very good at taking pills either. That's why I get the depo shot". The NP recommends STD testing. Her gonorrhea test returns negative, but her chlamydia test returns positive. She has not history or exam findings suspicious for PID. She has no allergies to any medications. The best treatment for Jessica, per the 2021 STD treatment guidelines, is: Question 20 options: Doxycycline 200 mg ER once daily x 7 days Doxycycline 100 mg bid x 7 days Either azithromycin or once daily doxycycline are options, but if azithromycin is used, a test of cure may be needed Azithromycin one gram orally Levofloxacin 500 mg daily x 7 days.

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