Question

A 34-year-old otherwise healthy outpatient presents with fever, cough, and new left lower lobe consolidation on CXR. No recent antibiotic use or comorbidities. What is the most appropriate empiric therapy?

Accepted Answer

High-dose amoxicillin 1,000 mg orally three times daily

Answer

Azithromycin monotherapy

Answer

Levofloxacin monotherapy

Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate plus doxycycline

Answer

No antibiotics; observe

Practice question

A 34-year-old otherwise healthy outpatient presents with fever, cough, and new left lower lobe consolidation on CXR. No recent antibiotic use or comorbidities. What is the most appropriate empiric therapy?