A 64-year-old with influenza A and suspected bacterial superinfection has CAP. He is admitted to the general ward. Which empiric antibiotic option is ...

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A 64-year-old with influenza A and suspected bacterial superinfection has CAP. He is admitted to the general ward. Which empiric antibiotic option is reasonable (no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks)?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory fluoroquinolone monotherapy

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Amoxicillin 1 g TID alone

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Macrolide monotherapy

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Doxycycline monotherapy

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Linezolid monotherapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CAP-Inpatient Non-Severe

A 64-year-old with influenza A and suspected bacterial superinfection has CAP. He is admitted to the general ward. Which empiric antibiotic option is reasonable (no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks)?