When a client is diagnosed with gonorrhea, which treatment regime is considered MOST effective?
a. a single dose of ciprofloxacin, followed by a 7-day course of oral doxycycline
b. a single injection of penicillin G benzathine
c. doxycycline 100 mg orally, twice daily for 7 days
d. treatment of symptoms only with acyclovir
A
One of the most effective treatments against gonorrhea is a single dose of ciprofloxacin, followed by a 7-day course of oral doxycycline.
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