Question

A 35-year-old with pneumonia is started on amoxicillin. He develops a widespread maculopapular rash after 3 doses. He denies penicillin allergy. Which step is correct?

Accepted Answer

Continue amoxicillin if mild rash, but evaluate carefully

Answer

Stop amoxicillin and give a cephalosporin immediately

Answer

Switch to clarithromycin and note penicillin allergy in records

Answer

Ignore the rash, continue treatment

Answer

Prescribe antihistamines but continue the antibiotic

Practice question

A 35-year-old with pneumonia is started on amoxicillin. He develops a widespread maculopapular rash after 3 doses. He denies penicillin allergy. Which step is correct?