A 73-year-old with CAP (CURB-65=3). Empirical IV antibiotic regimen in hospital?...

Question

A 73-year-old with CAP (CURB-65=3). Empirical IV antibiotic regimen in hospital?

Accepted Answer

IV co-amoxiclav + oral doxycycline or IV macrolide

Answer

IV amoxicillin alone

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IV levofloxacin monotherapy

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Oral clarithromycin only

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IV piperacillin-tazobactam monotherapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP