A patient on chemotherapy for breast cancer presents with fever and neutropenia. Which immediate management is recommended...

Question

A patient on chemotherapy for breast cancer presents with fever and neutropenia. Which immediate management is recommended

Accepted Answer

Immediate IV broad-spectrum antibiotics

Answer

Wait for blood cultures before starting treatment

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Oral antibiotics at home

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Antipyretics only

Answer

Increase dose of chemotherapy

MCQ (SBA): Neutropenia