[Verified Answer]: A 6-year-old boy is brought to the…

A 6-year-old boy is brought to the pediatrician by his parents because of a fever, cough, and cold symptoms that began seven days ago. He has been complaining of right ear pain for the last two days. He is an otherwise completely healthy child with no known medical conditions. His temperature is 39.0deg C (102.2deg F), pulse is 114/min, blood pressure is 106/74 mm Hg, and respirations are 26/min. The lungs are clear to auscultation. Examination of the right external auditory canal reveals an erythematous, bulging tympanic membrane. The results of a complete blood count are as follows:Hemoglobin 11.0 g/dLWBC count12,000/mm3Neutrophils88%Lymphocytes10%Monocytes2%Platelet count200,000/mm3The patient has no known drug allergies. Which of the following is the antibiotic of choice?A.CefdinirB.CefpodoximeC.DoxycyclineD.LinezolidE.AmoxicillinF.Sulfadiazine