Question

A 26-year-old woman presents with a sore throat, exudative tonsils, and a positive rapid strep test. She is treated with penicillin and asks about preventing rheumatic fever. What single dose is recommended if adherence is a concern?

Accepted Answer

Benzathine penicillin G 1.2 million units IM once

Answer

Amoxicillin 1 g PO once

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg PO once

Answer

Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM once

Answer

Penicillin VK 500 mg PO once

Practice question

A 26-year-old woman presents with a sore throat, exudative tonsils, and a positive rapid strep test. She is treated with penicillin and asks about preventing rheumatic fever. What single dose is recommended if adherence is a concern?