A 34-year-old woman develops a widespread morbilliform rash 7 days after starting amoxicillin for sinusitis. She is otherwise well. Best management?...

Question

A 34-year-old woman develops a widespread morbilliform rash 7 days after starting amoxicillin for sinusitis. She is otherwise well. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Stop amoxicillin; document penicillin allergy; symptomatic treatment

Answer

Continue amoxicillin and add antihistamine

Answer

Stop amoxicillin; start steroids immediately

Answer

Switch to cephalexin

Answer

Admit for IV antibiotics

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Non-immediate penicillin allergy