A physician examines a 14-year-old female and wants to ensure she receives all the recommended preventative care services, but the adolescent is concerned about confidentiality. What should be done?
A 15-year-old female presents after intercourse with condom failure 36 hours ago. What is the most effective emergency contraception at this point?
Which substance, readily available, should be given special attention as a possible gateway for use in younger adolescents?
A 17-year-old adolescent mother who recently gave birth is seen in clinic. Which factor increases her risk of a second pregnancy in less than two years?
A 14-year-old male is noted to have reached Sexual Maturity Rating 3. At approximately which testicular volume would peak growth occur in a male?
A sexually active 17-year-old female presents with mucopurulent cervicitis. Nucleic acid amplification testing of a cervical swab is positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. She weighs 130 kg (approximately 285 lbs). What is the correct antibiotic regimen?
A 15-year-old male expresses concern that his voice is unstable and “cracking.” Which physiologic change explains this?
A 15-year-old female with irregular, heavy cycles and a negative pregnancy test is started on combined oral contraceptives. She returns with breakthrough intermenstrual spotting in the first 2 months. What advice is most appropriate?
A 12-year-old patient expresses increased need for privacy and less time with family. What is the best course of action?
