Question

A 56-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia and no comorbidities or recent antibiotics is stable for outpatient treatment. Which regimen is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 1 g PO three times daily

Answer

Levofloxacin 750 mg PO daily plus azithromycin

Answer

Ceftriaxone IV monotherapy at home

Answer

Clindamycin 300 mg PO six-hourly

Answer

Linezolid 600 mg PO twice daily

Practice question

A 56-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia and no comorbidities or recent antibiotics is stable for outpatient treatment. Which regimen is preferred?