Question

A 55-year-old previously well man is diagnosed with low-severity community-acquired pneumonia and managed in primary care. He has no significant comorbidities or recent antibiotic use. What is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Oral Amoxicillin

Answer

Oral Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Oral Co-amoxiclav

Answer

Oral Clarithromycin monotherapy

Answer

Oral Doxycycline plus Metronidazole

Practice question

A 55-year-old previously well man is diagnosed with low-severity community-acquired pneumonia and managed in primary care. He has no significant comorbidities or recent antibiotic use. What is the most appropriate first-line oral antibiotic?