Question

A 45-year-old man presents with fever, productive cough, pleuritic chest pain, and consolidation on chest radiograph. He is otherwise healthy and stable for outpatient treatment. According to Canadian outpatient CAP recommendations and Choosing Wisely Canada, which antibiotic is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Moxifloxacin

Answer

Ceftriaxone IV

Answer

Azithromycin monotherapy

Answer

No antibiotics are needed

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with fever, productive cough, pleuritic chest pain, and consolidation on chest radiograph. He is otherwise healthy and stable for outpatient treatment. According to Canadian outpatient CAP recommendations and Choosing Wisely Canada, which antibiotic is preferred?