Question

A 3-year-old girl with no comorbidities presents with cough and fever. Examination is consistent with mild community-acquired pneumonia, and she is well enough for outpatient therapy. According to Choosing Wisely and CPS recommendations, which antibiotic is preferred?

Accepted Answer

High-dose amoxicillin

Answer

Azithromycin alone

Answer

Ceftriaxone intramuscularly

Answer

Levofloxacin

Answer

No antibiotics; bronchodilators only

Practice question

A 3-year-old girl with no comorbidities presents with cough and fever. Examination is consistent with mild community-acquired pneumonia, and she is well enough for outpatient therapy. According to Choosing Wisely and CPS recommendations, which antibiotic is preferred?