Question

A 39-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia (no comorbidities or risk factors for MRSA/Pseudomonas) is managed as an outpatient. Which regimen is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 1 g orally three times daily.

Answer

Azithromycin monotherapy.

Answer

Levofloxacin 750 mg daily monotherapy.

Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IM daily for 5 days.

Answer

Clindamycin 300 mg orally four times daily.

Practice question

A 39-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia (no comorbidities or risk factors for MRSA/Pseudomonas) is managed as an outpatient. Which regimen is preferred?