Question

A 71-year-old man with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, increased sputum volume, and purulent sputum. He has no penicillin allergy. Which antimicrobial is an appropriate first-line choice in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg three times daily for 5 days

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 3 days

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625 mg three times daily for 5 days

Answer

Levofloxacin 500 mg once daily for 5 days

Answer

No antibiotics indicated

Practice question

A 71-year-old man with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, increased sputum volume, and purulent sputum. He has no penicillin allergy. Which antimicrobial is an appropriate first-line choice in primary care?