Question

A 67-year-old with suspected aspiration pneumonia without abscess or empyema is started on broad-spectrum anaerobic coverage. What do CAP guidelines suggest?

Accepted Answer

Anaerobic coverage is not routinely recommended unless abscess/empyema suspected

Answer

Anaerobic coverage is routinely recommended

Answer

Only clindamycin is needed

Answer

Metronidazole monotherapy is preferred

Answer

Stop all antibiotics

Practice question

A 67-year-old with suspected aspiration pneumonia without abscess or empyema is started on broad-spectrum anaerobic coverage. What do CAP guidelines suggest?