This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: DNB 2018, Subject name: Pharmacology
The drug of choice for the empirical treatment of meningococcal meningitis is: 
Select and explain. 
A. Piperacillin, B. Ceftriaxone, C. Ampicillin, D. Meropenem
B: Ceftriaxone
Answer: B: Ceftriaxone 
Explanation: Meningococcal Meningitis:- Treatment : Empirical treatment : Ceftriaxone Definitive: penicillin G Prophylactic: Ceftriaxone, Ciprofloxacin Rifampicin is not use these days due to high resistance. Ceftriaxone:- injectable Ciprofloxacin- Oral