Question

A 78-year-old man is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. His CURB-65 score is 3 (Confusion, Urea >7 mmol/L, RR 32/min, BP 110/70 mmHg, Age 78). According to NICE NG138, what is the recommended initial antibiotic therapy?

Accepted Answer

IV co-amoxiclav + IV clarithromycin

Answer

Oral amoxicillin

Answer

Oral doxycycline

Answer

IV benzylpenicillin + IV clarithromycin

Answer

IV ceftriaxone + IV clarithromycin

Practice question

A 78-year-old man is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. His CURB-65 score is 3 (Confusion, Urea >7 mmol/L, RR 32/min, BP 110/70 mmHg, Age 78). According to NICE NG138, what is the recommended initial antibiotic therapy?