15th March 2024

A 36 year old female presents to the emergency department with a two day history of mild shortness of breath

A 36 year old female presents to the emergency department with a two day history of mild shortness of breath, fatigue and visual changes. She denies fever, pain and sweating.  Past medical history includes type 1 diabetes, osteoarthritis and myasthenia gravis. Her general practitioner recently put her on treatment for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Examination revealed proximal muscle weakness with asymmetrical ptosis.

Which of the following is the most likely antibiotic previously prescribed to the patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.