A 66-year-old with severe CAP and no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks is allergic to macrolides (anaphylaxis) and QT-prolonging agents. An alternative regimen i...

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A 66-year-old with severe CAP and no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks is allergic to macrolides (anaphylaxis) and QT-prolonging agents. An alternative regimen is:

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Ampicillin-sulbactam plus doxycycline

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Ceftriaxone alone

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Levofloxacin monotherapy

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Azithromycin plus cefepime

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Amoxicillin alone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): CAP Regimen Alternatives

A 66-year-old with severe CAP and no MRSA/Pseudomonas risks is allergic to macrolides (anaphylaxis) and QT-prolonging agents. An alternative regimen is: