NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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For Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) treatment in healthy individuals without comorbidities, which antibiotic is recommended?

  1. HD amoxicillin

  2. Azithromycin

  3. Doxycycline

  4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

When treating Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in healthy individuals without any other health conditions, a combination of HD amoxicillin, Azithromycin, and Doxycycline is typically recommended. These antibiotics work together to effectively target the various types of bacteria that can cause CAP. Option A, HD amoxicillin, on its own may not be sufficient to cover all the bacteria causing CAP. Option B, Azithromycin, may not be strong enough to treat severe cases and may not cover all bacterial types. Option C, Doxycycline, may not work as effectively on certain types of bacteria and may cause photosensitivity in some individuals. Therefore, D is the most appropriate choice for treatment of CAP in healthy individuals without comorbidities.