Pharmacology of Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Syphilis and Gonorrhea
Pharmacology of Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections: Syphilis and Gonorrhea is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 04/04/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 4/4/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
The most recent sexually transmitted infection (STI) report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that about 1 in 5 people in the U.S. had an STI on any given day (CDC, 2022a). STIs acquired in 2018 alone will cost the healthcare system nearly $16 billion in direct healthcare costs. In the most recent complete data from 2021, there are nearly 68 million STI infections in the U.S. and 26 million new infections, nearly half of which occur among people 15 to 24 years old.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide an overview of pharmacological recommendations for those members of the healthcare team that may treat syphilis and gonorrhea.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify the stages of syphilis, diagnostic methods, and standard treatment protocols and alternatives.
• Recall the disease presentation, diagnostic methods, and treatment recommendations for gonorrhea.