Module 8: Discussion
Ann is a 32-year-old married female who presents to her
nurse practitioner reporting lower abdominal pain, cramping, slight fever, and
dysuria of 3 days duration.
History includes:
LMP 2 weeks ago (regular)
Reports oral contraceptive use
Reports pain in lower abdomen with cramping and pain on
urination for 3 days
Denies any GI problems, reports regular bowel movements.
Denies vaginal discharge
Ann is married and in a monogamous relationship. Has one
child age 2
Reports no use of condoms/sexual intercourse 2-3 times per
week
Denies any history of STDs
Physical Exam reveals:
Temp 100.6, P 80 BP 100/62 Wt. 125 Ht. 5’3’’
HEENT WNL
No CVA tenderness
Pain in lower quadrants with light palpation.Positive
inguinal lymphadenopathy
External genitalia without lesions or discharge
Pelvic exam reveals minimal cervical mucopus
Bimanual exam reveals uterine and adnexal tenderness and
cervical motion pain. Uterus anterior, midline, smooth, not enlarged
1. Based on the above case the diagnosis is PID, What is an appropriate CDC-recommended
therapeutic regimen for this patient?
