Based on the Gram stain results, you tell your patient that you think he has gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. You are able to make this diagnosis based on
A) the fact that N. gonorrhoeae is the only Gram-negative diplococcus found within white blood cells in the male urethra.
B) signs and symptoms AND the fact that there are bacteria in the urethral discharge.
C) signs and symptoms AND because N. gonorrhoeae is the only Gram-negative diplococcus found within white blood cells in the male urethra.
D) signs and symptoms AND the fact that bacteria in the discharge are Gram-positive.
E) the fact that bacteria are present in red blood cells AND because N. gonorrhoeae is the only Gram-negative diplococcus found within the male urethra.

Question

Based on the Gram stain results, you tell your patient that you think he has gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. You are able to make this diagnosis based on
A) the fact that N. gonorrhoeae is the only Gram-negative diplococcus found within white blood cells in the male urethra.
B) signs and symptoms AND the fact that there are bacteria in the urethral discharge.
C) signs and symptoms AND because N. gonorrhoeae is the only Gram-negative diplococcus found within white blood cells in the male urethra.
D) signs and symptoms AND the fact that bacteria in the discharge are Gram-positive.
E) the fact that bacteria are present in red blood cells AND because N. gonorrhoeae is the only Gram-negative diplococcus found within the male urethra.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The accurate diagnosis of gonorrhea involves both signs and symptoms and the identification of Gram-negative diplococci, such as N. gonorrhoeae, within white blood cells in the male urethra. While other answer choices mention bacteria in the urethral discharge or red blood cells, these factors do not specifically distinguish gonorrhea from other STIs. Only option C includes both the necessary signs and symptoms and the identification of a specific bacteria for a confident diagnosis.

Based on the Gram Stain Results, You Tell Your Patient