HY USMLE Q #1047 – Pharm

An 84-year-old man comes to the physician for a 2-day history of fever and urinary discomfort. He has no past medical history. Vitals are: temperature 101 F, HR 72, RR 12, BP 120/80. Prostatic examination elicits severe pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial pharmacologic therapy?

  Amoxicillin
  Cefotaxime
  Cefoxitin
  Ciprofloxacin
  Dicloxacillin

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