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A 50-year-old nonsmoker with no comorbidities presents to the clinic and is diagnosed with Community acquired PNA. The patients vital signs are normal except for temperature 101.6 F. a sputum specimen is collected and sent for culture and sensitivity. What action should the NP take today?
o Wait for the culture report before starting antibiotics
o Start clarithromyscin (biaxin) 500 mg BID for 5 days
o Start penicillin V 500 mg QID for 7 to 10 dyas
o Start ciprofloxacin (cipro) 500 mg BID for 10-14 days

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