A 72-year-old with CAP, PSI class IV, has a history of QT prolongation. Which empiric combination avoids macrolide QT risk yet covers typical and atyp...

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A 72-year-old with CAP, PSI class IV, has a history of QT prolongation. Which empiric combination avoids macrolide QT risk yet covers typical and atypical pathogens?

Accepted Answer

Ampicillin/sulbactam + doxycycline

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Ceftriaxone + azithromycin

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Levofloxacin monotherapy

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Cefepime + vancomycin

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Amoxicillin alone

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A 72-year-old with CAP, PSI class IV, has a history of QT prolongation. Which empiric combination avoids macrolide QT risk yet covers typical and atypical pathogens?