A 66-year-old with suspected CAP is allergic to penicillin (anaphylaxis). He requires inpatient (non-ICU) therapy. Best regimen?...

Question

A 66-year-old with suspected CAP is allergic to penicillin (anaphylaxis). He requires inpatient (non-ICU) therapy. Best regimen?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory fluoroquinolone monotherapy

Answer

Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin

Answer

Amoxicillin plus doxycycline

Answer

Cefuroxime plus macrolide

Answer

Ampicillin-sulbactam alone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CAP with β‑lactam Allergy