A 63-year-old with CAP and no penicillin allergy is stable for discharge. Which outpatient regimen is appropriate with COPD, diabetes present?...

Question

A 63-year-old with CAP and no penicillin allergy is stable for discharge. Which outpatient regimen is appropriate with COPD, diabetes present?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate plus doxycycline

Answer

Amoxicillin alone

Answer

Azithromycin alone regardless of resistance

Answer

Ceftriaxone IM daily at home

Answer

No antibiotics needed

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CAP-Outpatient with Comorbidities