Question

A 56-year-old man receiving chemotherapy for lymphoma presents with a temperature of 38.6°C, rigors, and malaise. His neutrophil count is 0.3 x10⁹/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start IV broad-spectrum antibiotics within 1 hour

Answer

Discharge with oral antibiotics

Answer

Wait for culture results before starting antibiotics

Answer

Start oral aciclovir only

Answer

Observe without treatment unless hypotension develops

Practice question

A 56-year-old man receiving chemotherapy for lymphoma presents with a temperature of 38.6°C, rigors, and malaise. His neutrophil count is 0.3 x10⁹/L. What is the most appropriate immediate management?