A 55-year-old previously well man is diagnosed with low-severity community-acquired pneumonia and managed in primary care. He has no significant comor...

Question

A 55-year-old previously well man is diagnosed with low-severity community-acquired pneumonia and managed in primary care. He has no significant comorbidities or recent antibiotic use. What is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Oral Amoxicillin

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Oral Ciprofloxacin

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Oral Co-amoxiclav

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Oral Clarithromycin monotherapy

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Oral Doxycycline plus Metronidazole

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Community-acquired pneumonia

A 55-year-old previously well man is diagnosed with low-severity community-acquired pneumonia and managed in primary care. He has no significant comorbidities or recent antibiotic use. What is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic?