Question

A 58-year-old outpatient with suspected bacterial sinusitis for 3 days and mild symptoms asks for antibiotics. What is guideline-concordant management?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care; consider antibiotics only if symptoms persist >=10 days or worsen

Answer

Immediate amoxicillin-clavulanate for 10 days

Answer

Immediate azithromycin for 5 days

Answer

Levofloxacin now due to faster resolution

Answer

Doxycycline now due to macrolide resistance

Practice question

A 58-year-old outpatient with suspected bacterial sinusitis for 3 days and mild symptoms asks for antibiotics. What is guideline-concordant management?