Question

A 35-year-old male with mild pneumonia is to be treated in the community. He has no significant comorbidities. According to NICE and CKS, which antibiotic is recommended first-line in low-severity community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)?

Accepted Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

Oral clarithromycin

Answer

Oral ciprofloxacin

Answer

IV co-amoxiclav

Answer

Oral metronidazole

Practice question

A 35-year-old male with mild pneumonia is to be treated in the community. He has no significant comorbidities. According to NICE and CKS, which antibiotic is recommended first-line in low-severity community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)?