A 56-year-old normally healthy patient at the clinic is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia.The nurse anticipates that empirical treatment of the patient could include the administration of which of the following medications?

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Azithromycin is commonly used as empirical treatment for community-acquired pneumonia due to its effectiveness against common pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole are typically reserved for atypical or multidrug-resistant cases, while cephalosporins may be used depending on the severity of the illness and risk factors for resistant organisms.

A 56-Year-Old Normally Healthy Patient at the Clinic Is Diagnosed