Question

60-year-old on chemotherapy presents with fever and neutrophil count of 0.3 x 10^9/L. According to guidelines, what is the initial management of neutropenic sepsis?

Accepted Answer

IV broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g., piperacillin-tazobactam) urgently

Answer

Oral co-amoxiclav

Answer

Wait for culture results before starting antibiotics

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High-dose IV steroids

Answer

Immediate growth factor injection only

Practice question

60-year-old on chemotherapy presents with fever and neutrophil count of 0.3 x 10^9/L. According to guidelines, what is the initial management of neutropenic sepsis?