Question

A 36-year-old woman with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is started on ceftriaxone, doxycycline, and metronidazole. She asks why metronidazole is included. What is the best answer?

Accepted Answer

Covers anaerobes and bacterial vaginosis organisms

Answer

Covers MRSA

Answer

Improves gonorrhea cure rates

Answer

Prevents fungal infections

Answer

Shortens duration to 7 days

Practice question

A 36-year-old woman with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is started on ceftriaxone, doxycycline, and metronidazole. She asks why metronidazole is included. What is the best answer?