A 77-year-old resident of a care home develops a fever, cough, and confusion over 24 hours. A chest X-ray confirms consolidation in the left lower lob...

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A 77-year-old resident of a care home develops a fever, cough, and confusion over 24 hours. A chest X-ray confirms consolidation in the left lower lobe consistent with pneumonia. His CURB-65 score is 3. According to NICE NG191, what is the most appropriate antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

IV Co-amoxiclav + IV Clarithromycin

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Oral Amoxicillin

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Oral Doxycycline

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IV Co-amoxiclav

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IV Piperacillin-tazobactam

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Community Acquired Pneumonia (High Severity)

A 77-year-old resident of a care home develops a fever, cough, and confusion over 24 hours. A chest X-ray confirms consolidation in the left lower lobe consistent with pneumonia. His CURB-65 score is 3. According to NICE NG191, what is the most appropriate antibiotic regimen?