A 50-year-old with suspected aspiration pneumonia after impaired consciousness. Which empiric decision aligns with adult CAP guidance?...

Question

A 50-year-old with suspected aspiration pneumonia after impaired consciousness. Which empiric decision aligns with adult CAP guidance?

Accepted Answer

Standard CAP therapy without routine anaerobic coverage unless abscess/empyema suspected

Answer

Routine addition of anaerobic coverage to standard CAP therapy

Answer

High-dose clindamycin monotherapy for all

Answer

Metronidazole added for all suspected aspiration

Answer

No antibiotics if afebrile

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Aspiration Pneumonia