Oral Amoxicillin in Pediatrics — 5yo Child | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#12089
SMLE Question #12089
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Objective: OBJ-273
Last updated: February 2026
A 5-year-old boy treated with oral amoxicillin for lobar pneumonia returns on day 4 with worsening dyspnea and tachypnea. He cannot speak full sentences, has subcostal/intercostal retractions, accessory muscle use, and is drowsy but arousable. Chest examination shows bilateral coarse crackles and reduced air entry at both bases. Arterial blood gas on room air is obtained. Which of the following best describes his current condition?
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