A 68-year-old man with CAP is penicillin allergic and intolerant to doxycycline. He is systemically unwell and requires admission (moderate severity)....

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A 68-year-old man with CAP is penicillin allergic and intolerant to doxycycline. He is systemically unwell and requires admission (moderate severity). Best IV option?

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IV levofloxacin monotherapy

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IV clarithromycin alone

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IV ceftriaxone

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IV moxifloxacin plus metronidazole

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IV clarithromycin plus ceftriaxone

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): CAP Antibiotics (Severe β-lactam allergy)

A 68-year-old man with CAP is penicillin allergic and intolerant to doxycycline. He is systemically unwell and requires admission (moderate severity). Best IV option?