Question

A 67-year-old with COPD, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes presents with community‑acquired pneumonia (CAP). He has no MRSA or Pseudomonas risks and is stable for outpatient care. Which empiric regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin/clavulanate plus doxycycline for at least 5 days

Answer

Azithromycin monotherapy for 5 days

Answer

Levofloxacin plus azithromycin for 3 days

Answer

Ceftazidime monotherapy for 7 days

Answer

High‑dose amoxicillin monotherapy for 5 days

Practice question

A 67-year-old with COPD, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes presents with community‑acquired pneumonia (CAP). He has no MRSA or Pseudomonas risks and is stable for outpatient care. Which empiric regimen is recommended?