AKT-1778

AKT-1778

A 63-year-old man currently under the care of local cancer services, and being treated with chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, presents to the general practice clinic with a cough and sore throat, which have persisted for two days.
On examination, his temperature is 38.2 oC. His pulse is 88 bpm, while his blood pressure (BP) is 110/65 mmHg. His respiratory rate is 20 breaths per minute, while his oxygen saturations are 97% on air. He is alert and his chest examination is normal. He has no known allergies.
What is the most appropriate next step in this patient’s management?