Question

A 25-year-old with dysuria and copious purulent urethral discharge tests positive for gonorrhea; chlamydia has not been excluded. Weight 180 lb. Best regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM once plus doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days

Answer

Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM once only

Answer

Azithromycin 1 g orally once

Answer

Levofloxacin 500 mg daily for 7 days

Answer

Erythromycin 500 mg QID for 7 days

Practice question

A 25-year-old with dysuria and copious purulent urethral discharge tests positive for gonorrhea; chlamydia has not been excluded. Weight 180 lb. Best regimen?