Question

A 61-year-old with persistent cough and fever has CXR with right lower lobe consolidation. Which inpatient non‑ICU regimen is acceptable if severe beta‑lactam allergy?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory fluoroquinolone monotherapy (e.g. levofloxacin)

Answer

levofloxacin)

Answer

Azithromycin monotherapy

Answer

Doxycycline monotherapy

Answer

Vancomycin monotherapy

Practice question

A 61-year-old with persistent cough and fever has CXR with right lower lobe consolidation. Which inpatient non‑ICU regimen is acceptable if severe beta‑lactam allergy?