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HESI Case Study: Gonorrhea
Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What type of microorganism causes gonorrhea?✔✔Neisseria gonorrhoeae
What is the primary mode of transmission of gonorrhea?✔✔Sexual contact with an infected partner
Which body system is most affected by gonorrhea?✔✔The reproductive system
What is the most common symptom of gonorrhea in men?✔✔Painful urination with purulent discharge
What is the most common symptom of gonorrhea in women?✔✔Often asymptomatic or vaginal discharge
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Which diagnostic test is most reliable for detecting gonorrhea?✔✔Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)
What complication can untreated gonorrhea cause in women?✔✔Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
What complication can untreated gonorrhea cause in men?✔✔Epididymitis leading to infertility
What is the recommended treatment for gonorrhea?✔✔Ceftriaxone injection plus doxycycline or azithromycin
Why is dual therapy recommended for gonorrhea?✔✔To treat possible co-infection with chlamydia
Which body fluids can transmit gonorrhea?✔✔Semen, vaginal secretions, and rectal secretions
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Can gonorrhea be transmitted through kissing?✔✔No, unless oral-genital contact has occurred
What is a common site of gonorrhea infection after oral sex?✔✔The throat (pharyngeal gonorrhea)
What is a common site of gonorrhea infection after anal sex?✔✔The rectum
What is the most serious complication of untreated gonorrhea in women?✔✔Infertility due to tubal scarring
What symptom suggests rectal gonorrhea?✔✔Rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding
What symptom suggests pharyngeal gonorrhea?✔✔Sore throat with or without discharge
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