A 45-year-old previously healthy patient presents with an acute onset of fever productive cough and pleuritic chest pain. CRB-65 score is 1. According...

Question

A 45-year-old previously healthy patient presents with an acute onset of fever productive cough and pleuritic chest pain. CRB-65 score is 1. According to NICE guidelines which antibiotic is the most appropriate first-line choice for outpatient treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

High-dose IV co-amoxiclav

Answer

Levofloxacin

Answer

Vancomycin IV

Answer

No antibiotics required

Pneumonia — UKMLA MCQ

A 45-year-old previously healthy patient presents with an acute onset of fever productive cough and pleuritic chest pain. CRB-65 score is 1. According to NICE guidelines which antibiotic is the most appropriate first-line choice for outpatient treatment?