NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the recommended treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever?

doxy
gent
tobra
fluconazole

The correct answer is: doxy

Rocky Mountain spotted fever, caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, is typically treated with doxycycline (choice A) as the first-line therapy. Doxycycline is effective in treating rickettsial infections, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Gentamicin (choice B) and tobramycin (choice C) are aminoglycoside antibiotics, which are not the first-line treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Fluconazole (choice D) is an antifungal medication and is not effective against the bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. Thus, the correct and recommended treatment for Rocky Mountain spotted fever is doxycycline.