A 69-year-old man with moderate community-acquired pneumonia (CURB-65 score 2) is admitted to hospital. He has no significant co-morbidities or drug a...

Question

A 69-year-old man with moderate community-acquired pneumonia (CURB-65 score 2) is admitted to hospital. He has no significant co-morbidities or drug allergies. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate empirical antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous Co-amoxiclav plus oral Clarithromycin

Answer

Oral Amoxicillin alone

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Oral Doxycycline alone

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Oral Amoxicillin plus oral Clarithromycin

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Intravenous Piperacillin–Tazobactam

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Community-acquired pneumonia antibiotic choice

A 69-year-old man with moderate community-acquired pneumonia (CURB-65 score 2) is admitted to hospital. He has no significant co-morbidities or drug allergies. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate empirical antibiotic regimen?