Question

A 72-year-old with CAP deteriorates despite oral antibiotics and is admitted with CURB-65=3. Which IV antibiotic is appropriate per NICE for severe CAP (non-penicillin allergy)?

Accepted Answer

IV co-amoxiclav plus macrolide

Answer

IV ceftriaxone alone

Answer

IV piperacillin-tazobactam alone

Answer

IV amoxicillin alone

Answer

IV levofloxacin alone

Practice question

A 72-year-old with CAP deteriorates despite oral antibiotics and is admitted with CURB-65=3. Which IV antibiotic is appropriate per NICE for severe CAP (non-penicillin allergy)?