A 59-year-old with suspected CAP will be managed outpatient. He has alcoholism and chronic liver disease. Which regimen aligns with guidance?...

Question

A 59-year-old with suspected CAP will be managed outpatient. He has alcoholism and chronic liver disease. Which regimen aligns with guidance?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin/clavulanate plus azithromycin

Answer

Amoxicillin alone

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Azithromycin monotherapy in all regions

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Doxycycline alone regardless of comorbidities

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TMP-SMX plus metronidazole

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia (Outpatient, Comorbid)