A 63-year-old with COPD and pneumonia is admitted. Which antibiotic principle applies for severe CAP with MRSA risk factors?...

Question

A 63-year-old with COPD and pneumonia is admitted. Which antibiotic principle applies for severe CAP with MRSA risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Add MRSA coverage when risk factors are present

Answer

Avoid MRSA coverage in all cases

Answer

Linezolid is contraindicated

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Doxycycline alone is adequate

Answer

Delay antibiotics until cultures return

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia