Question

A 68-year-old man with known heart failure (LVEF 40%) is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). His CURB-65 score is 3 (Confusion, Urea >7 mmol/L, RR 32/min, BP 100/60 mmHg, Age 68). According to NICE NG138, what is the recommended antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous co-amoxiclav plus intravenous clarithromycin

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

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Oral doxycycline

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Intravenous ceftriaxone

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Intravenous piperacillin-tazobactam

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with known heart failure (LVEF 40%) is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). His CURB-65 score is 3 (Confusion, Urea >7 mmol/L, RR 32/min, BP 100/60 mmHg, Age 68). According to NICE NG138, what is the recommended antibiotic regimen?