A patient diagnosed with syphilis reminds the HCP of having an allergy to penicillin.Which medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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Penicillin G is the treatment of choice for patients diagnosed with syphilis.For those who are allergic to penicillin,doxycycline and tetracycline are treatment options.A.E Gentamicin and erythromycin are not antibiotics identified to treat syphilis.B.Amoxicillin is a later generation of penicillin and should not be given.

A Patient Diagnosed with Syphilis Reminds the HCP of Having