A 30-year-old man with no chronic conditions develops mild pneumonia. The GP prescribes amoxicillin. The patient asks if he can receive a higher-dose ...

Question

A 30-year-old man with no chronic conditions develops mild pneumonia. The GP prescribes amoxicillin. The patient asks if he can receive a higher-dose antibiotic 'just to be safe.' According to good prescribing practice, which is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Explain that an appropriate dose minimises resistance and adverse effects

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Agree and prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics

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Prescribe a combination of multiple antibiotics for synergy

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Refer to a hospital consultant for second opinion

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Prescribe prophylactic antivirals as well

MCQ (SBA): Pneumonia

A 30-year-old man with no chronic conditions develops mild pneumonia. The GP prescribes amoxicillin. The patient asks if he can receive a higher-dose antibiotic 'just to be safe.' According to good prescribing practice, which is the best response?