A 61-year-old with persistent cough and fever has CXR with right lower lobe consolidation. Which inpatient non‑ICU regimen is acceptable if severe bet...

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A 61-year-old with persistent cough and fever has CXR with right lower lobe consolidation. Which inpatient non‑ICU regimen is acceptable if severe beta‑lactam allergy?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory fluoroquinolone monotherapy (e.g. levofloxacin)

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levofloxacin)

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Azithromycin monotherapy

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Doxycycline monotherapy

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Vancomycin monotherapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia

A 61-year-old with persistent cough and fever has CXR with right lower lobe consolidation. Which inpatient non‑ICU regimen is acceptable if severe beta‑lactam allergy?