Question

A 62-year-year-old man on chemotherapy with neutrophils 0.3 ×10⁹/L develops a fever of 38.5°C and rigors. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

IV piperacillin-tazobactam within 1 hour

Answer

Oral co-amoxiclav and review in 24 hours

Answer

Await cultures before antibiotics

Answer

Oral ciprofloxacin alone

Answer

Discharge with safety-netting

Practice question

A 62-year-year-old man on chemotherapy with neutrophils 0.3 ×10⁹/L develops a fever of 38.5°C and rigors. What is the most appropriate immediate management?