Question

A 70-year-old man is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. His CURB-65 score is 3 (Confusion, Urea >7mmol/L, RR 32/min). He has no known allergies. What is the recommended empirical antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

IV Co-amoxiclav AND IV Clarithromycin

Answer

Oral Amoxicillin monotherapy

Answer

IV Ceftriaxone monotherapy

Answer

IV Piperacillin/Tazobactam monotherapy

Answer

Oral Doxycycline AND Oral Clarithromycin

Practice question

A 70-year-old man is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. His CURB-65 score is 3 (Confusion, Urea >7mmol/L, RR 32/min). He has no known allergies. What is the recommended empirical antibiotic regimen?