Question

A 62-year-old man is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. He has no allergies. His CURB-65 score is 1 (Confusion=0, Urea=6.5 mmol/L, Resp Rate=25/min, BP=130/85 mmHg, Age=62). He is deemed suitable for home treatment. What is the most appropriate antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 500mg TDS for 5 days

Answer

Doxycycline 200mg loading then 100mg OD for 7 days

Answer

Clarithromycin 500mg BD for 5 days

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625mg TDS for 5 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500mg TDS AND Clarithromycin 500mg BD for 5 days

Practice question

A 62-year-old man is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. He has no allergies. His CURB-65 score is 1 (Confusion=0, Urea=6.5 mmol/L, Resp Rate=25/min, BP=130/85 mmHg, Age=62). He is deemed suitable for home treatment. What is the most appropriate antibiotic regimen?