A 74-year-old with CURB-65 score of 2 presents with community-acquired pneumonia. No penicillin allergy. What is the preferred initial oral antibiotic...

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A 74-year-old with CURB-65 score of 2 presents with community-acquired pneumonia. No penicillin allergy. What is the preferred initial oral antibiotic regimen in the community?

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Amoxicillin plus clarithromycin

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Amoxicillin alone

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Doxycycline alone

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Co-amoxiclav alone

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Azithromycin alone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Community-acquired pneumonia

A 74-year-old with CURB-65 score of 2 presents with community-acquired pneumonia. No penicillin allergy. What is the preferred initial oral antibiotic regimen in the community?