Question

A 24-year-old with uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea (weight 72 kg) tests positive; chlamydia NAAT pending. Best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM once; add doxycycline 100 mg BID x7 days if chlamydia not excluded

Answer

Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM once plus azithromycin 1 g PO once

Answer

Cefixime 400 mg PO once

Answer

Azithromycin 2 g PO once

Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IM once due to weight

Practice question

A 24-year-old with uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea (weight 72 kg) tests positive; chlamydia NAAT pending. Best treatment?