A 72-year-old with COPD, DM, and CKD presents with CAP requiring admission (non-ICU). He has no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Which inpatient regimen is pre...

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A 72-year-old with COPD, DM, and CKD presents with CAP requiring admission (non-ICU). He has no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Which inpatient regimen is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin

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Ampicillin alone

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Azithromycin monotherapy

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Levofloxacin plus vancomycin

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Cefazolin monotherapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CAP-Inpatient Regimen

A 72-year-old with COPD, DM, and CKD presents with CAP requiring admission (non-ICU). He has no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Which inpatient regimen is preferred?