Question

A 65-year-old ex-smoker with COPD presents with increased breathlessness, increased sputum volume and purulence. CRP is 30 mg/L. What is the most appropriate antibiotic choice if no penicillin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin for 5 days

Answer

Clarithromycin for 3 days

Answer

Ciprofloxacin for 3 days

Answer

Trimethoprim for 3 days

Answer

No antibiotics as CRP <50 mg/L

Practice question

A 65-year-old ex-smoker with COPD presents with increased breathlessness, increased sputum volume and purulence. CRP is 30 mg/L. What is the most appropriate antibiotic choice if no penicillin allergy?