Syphilis
15 questions
Questions in Topic
- 1. Syphilis Natural History and Staging
- 2. Serologic Testing for Syphilis
- 3. Reverse Screening Algorithm for Diagnosing Syphilis
- 4. Treatment of Secondary Syphilis
- 5. Treatment of Early Latent Syphilis
- 6. Treatment of Late Latent Syphilis Infection
- 7. Acute Reaction after Initiating Syphilis Treatment
- 8. Laboratory Diagnosis of Neurosyphilis
- 9. Treatment of Neurosyphilis
- 10. Ocular Syphilis
- 11. Treatment of Otosyphilis
- 12. Management of Syphilis in Persons with HIV
- 13. Management of Sex Partners of Persons Diagnosed with Syphilis
- 14. Post-Treatment Follow-Up Testing Schedule
- 15. Post-Treatment Management Based on Changes in Nontreponemal Titers
Learning Objectives
- Describe and recognize the clinical manifestations and stages of syphilis
- Effectively use treponemal and nontreponemal tests to make a laboratory diagnosis of syphilis
- Treat syphilis with CDC-recommended regimens based on syphilis stage
- Manage sex partners of persons diagnosed with syphilis
- Provide appropriate post-treatment serologic monitoring using nontreponemal tests
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3rd Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Syphilis 2 Edition Question Bank CoC and available until March 31st, 2025.
CNE/CME
Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:
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- 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, or
- 1.5 CNE contact hours and 1.5 CE contact hours (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: April 1st, 2019
CNE and CME Review: April 1st, 2025
CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2027 (3rd Edition)
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