Twenty-year-old Annie comes to the clinic complaining of copious yellow-green eye discharge. Gram stain indicates she most likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis. While awaiting the culture results, the plan of care should be:

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IM ceftriaxone is the first-line treatment for gonococcal conjunctivitis, as it covers the likely causative organism. Waiting for culture results can delay treatment and increase the risk of complications. Ciprofloxacin drops are not effective against gonorrhea, and oral amoxicillin is not recommended due to high rates of resistance.

Twenty-Year-Old Annie Comes to the Clinic Complaining of Copious Yellow-Green