An adolescent is diagnosed with gonorrhea. Besides an injection of ceftriaxone, what other medication will most likely be prescribed for this patient?
A) One-week course of oral doxycycline
B) Second injection of penicillin in one week
C) Second injection of ceftriaxone in one week
D) One-week course of oral erythromycin
Ans: A
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