Question

A 59-year-old with suspected community-acquired MRSA risk factors and severe CAP. Which empiric regimen principle is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Add vancomycin or linezolid only if validated MRSA risk factors

Answer

Always add MRSA coverage for all inpatients

Answer

Use azithromycin monotherapy

Answer

Delay antibiotics until procalcitonin >0.5

Answer

Use oseltamivir only

Practice question

A 59-year-old with suspected community-acquired MRSA risk factors and severe CAP. Which empiric regimen principle is recommended?