A patient on chemotherapy for breast cancer develops neutropenic sepsis. What is the first-line empirical antibiotic regimen recommended?...

Question

A patient on chemotherapy for breast cancer develops neutropenic sepsis. What is the first-line empirical antibiotic regimen recommended?

Accepted Answer

IV broad-spectrum β-lactam (e.g., piperacillin-tazobactam)

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Oral amoxicillin

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IV co-amoxiclav

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Oral ciprofloxacin

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IV vancomycin

MCQ (SBA): Neutropenic Sepsis