A 59-year-old with suspected community-acquired pneumonia is admitted (nonsevere). No MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Recommended inpatient empiric regimen?...

Question

A 59-year-old with suspected community-acquired pneumonia is admitted (nonsevere). No MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Recommended inpatient empiric regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin

Answer

Vancomycin plus piperacillin‑tazobactam

Answer

Levofloxacin plus linezolid

Answer

Ampicillin‑sulbactam plus doxycycline

Answer

Trimethoprim‑sulfamethoxazole plus azithromycin

Internal Medicine MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia