Question

A 35-year-old woman with a viral upper respiratory tract infection attends A&E requesting antibiotics because she has an important presentation at work. Examination is normal and observations are stable. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Explain that antibiotics are not indicated, provide symptomatic treatment advice and safety-netting

Answer

Prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics ”just in case”

Answer

Order a chest X-ray and prescribe antibiotics while awaiting the result

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Admit for IV antibiotics

Answer

Give a delayed prescription to be used immediately

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with a viral upper respiratory tract infection attends A&E requesting antibiotics because she has an important presentation at work. Examination is normal and observations are stable. What is the most appropriate management?