Question

A patient with cystic fibrosis is admitted with an acute pulmonary exacerbation. He has thick, purulent sputum and a productive cough with fever. Which intravenous antibiotic combination is first-line for Pseudomonas aeruginosa coverage in a CF exacerbation, according to the BNF?

Accepted Answer

Tazobactam plus piperacillin (Tazocin)

Answer

Co-amoxiclav plus doxycycline

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Benzylpenicillin plus metronidazole

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Ceftriaxone plus clarithromycin

Answer

Vancomycin plus gentamicin

Practice question

A patient with cystic fibrosis is admitted with an acute pulmonary exacerbation. He has thick, purulent sputum and a productive cough with fever. Which intravenous antibiotic combination is first-line for Pseudomonas aeruginosa coverage in a CF exacerbation, according to the BNF?