Antimicrobial Treatment

A 72-year-old man presents to primary care for a sick visit, with the chief complaint of a one-day history of fever, projective cough with yellow sputum and increasing shortness of breath. He denies GI distress but states his appetite is not what it usually is. He has a history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia at guideline-based goals. He is a former smoker, quitting about 10 years ago with approximately a 35-pack-year history and was diagnosed 5 years ago with COPD. Clinical assessment confirms the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia, suitable for outpatient treatment. Which of the following represents the most appropriate antimicrobial option? A. Oral levofloxacin B. Injectable ceftriaxone C. Oral azithromycin D. Oral amoxicillin --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh1cpNy59A0&list=PLf0PFEPBXfq592b5zCthlxSNIEM-H-EtD&index=84 Visit fhea.com to learn more!