A 60-year-old man with severe CAP has rising creatinine and needs vasopressors. Initial antibiotic choice included ceftriaxone + azithromycin. MRSA na...

Question

A 60-year-old man with severe CAP has rising creatinine and needs vasopressors. Initial antibiotic choice included ceftriaxone + azithromycin. MRSA nares positive. Best next step?

Accepted Answer

Add anti-MRSA agent (e.g. vancomycin)

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vancomycin)

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Continue regimen without MRSA coverage

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Stop macrolide

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Switch to azithromycin monotherapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia

A 60-year-old man with severe CAP has rising creatinine and needs vasopressors. Initial antibiotic choice included ceftriaxone + azithromycin. MRSA nares positive. Best next step?