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The drug of choice to treat a gonorrhea infection is

  • A. penicillin G (Pfizerpen).
  • B. tetracycline (Achromycin).
  • C. ceftriaxone (Rocephin).
  • D. acyclovir (Zovirax).
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale:
1. Gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
2. Over time, Neisseria gonorrhoeae has developed resistance to penicillin and tetracycline.
3. Ceftriaxone is the recommended treatment due to its effectiveness against resistant strains.
4. Acyclovir is used to treat viral infections, not bacterial infections like gonorrhea.

Summary:
- Penicillin and tetracycline are no longer effective due to resistance.
- Ceftriaxone is the current drug of choice for gonorrhea treatment.
- Acyclovir is not used for bacterial infections like gonorrhea.