HAP Empirical Antibiotic — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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EasyInfectious DiseasesHAP Empirical AntibioticRACP Adult Medicine

A 72-year-old man with COPD develops HAP on day 5 of admission. No MDR risk factors. Recommended empirical antibiotic?

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Correct answer: B — Amoxicillin-clavulanate IV

Non-severe HAP without MDR risk: amoxicillin-clavulanate IV or ceftriaxone. Piperacillin-tazobactam for moderate-severe or MDR risk.

Reference: eTG – 2025 – Antibiotic; ACSQHC – 2024