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An 80-year-old woman with dementia residing in a care home develops a fever (38.2°C), cough productive of purulent sputum, and increased confusion over the past 2 days. On examination, her respiratory rate is 26/min, SpO2 is 93% on air, and coarse crackles are heard at the right lung base. Her CURB-65 score is 2 (Age >65, Confusion). According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial antibiotic therapy?

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