A 60-year-old with suspected bacterial CAP has negative influenza/COVID tests, CURB‑65 = 2, and no MDR risk. He is admitted to the general ward. Which...

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A 60-year-old with suspected bacterial CAP has negative influenza/COVID tests, CURB‑65 = 2, and no MDR risk. He is admitted to the general ward. Which empiric regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin

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Vancomycin plus piperacillin‑tazobactam

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Doxycycline alone

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Levofloxacin plus vancomycin

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Ampicillin‑sulbactam alone

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): CAP-Inpatient Regimen

A 60-year-old with suspected bacterial CAP has negative influenza/COVID tests, CURB‑65 = 2, and no MDR risk. He is admitted to the general ward. Which empiric regimen is recommended?