A 76-year-old with multiple comorbidities presents with suspected CAP requiring hospitalization (non-severe). No MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Best empiric ...

Question

A 76-year-old with multiple comorbidities presents with suspected CAP requiring hospitalization (non-severe). No MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Best empiric regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin

Answer

Levofloxacin monotherapy

Answer

Ampicillin monotherapy

Answer

Azithromycin monotherapy

Answer

Cefazolin plus doxycycline

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia (Inpatient)

A 76-year-old with multiple comorbidities presents with suspected CAP requiring hospitalization (non-severe). No MRSA/Pseudomonas risks. Best empiric regimen?