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

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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.

In a Busy STD Clinic on a Large University Campus