In a busy STD clinic on a large university campus, a group of students have developed tetracycline- and penicillin-resistant strains of N. gonorrhoeae
Given these results, the nurse can expect that which of the following medications will be prescribed?
A)
Single injection of Rocephin (ceftriaxone)
B)
A 7-day supply of Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate)
C)
Nizoral (ketoconazole), an antifungal medication
D)
Fluconazole (Diflucan), for yeast infections
Ans:
A
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The current treatment recommendation to combat tetracycline- and penicillin-resistant strains of N. gonorrhoeae is ceftriaxone in a single injection; the other medications are not specific for the treatment of gonorrhea.
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