Question

A 70-year-old woman is admitted with pneumonia. She has a history of severe penicillin allergy (anaphylaxis). According to NICE NG138, what is the most appropriate intravenous antibiotic choice for severe community-acquired pneumonia in this patient?

Accepted Answer

Levofloxacin

Answer

Ceftriaxone

Answer

Clarithromycin

Answer

Vancomycin

Answer

Benzylpenicillin

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman is admitted with pneumonia. She has a history of severe penicillin allergy (anaphylaxis). According to NICE NG138, what is the most appropriate intravenous antibiotic choice for severe community-acquired pneumonia in this patient?