A 70-year-old with COPD exacerbation and suspected pneumonia requires antibiotics. Which CAP regimen is appropriate given severe beta-lactam allergy?...

Question

A 70-year-old with COPD exacerbation and suspected pneumonia requires antibiotics. Which CAP regimen is appropriate given severe beta-lactam allergy?

Accepted Answer

Levofloxacin monotherapy

Answer

Azithromycin alone

Answer

Doxycycline alone

Answer

Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin

Answer

Piperacillin-tazobactam

us-abem MCQ (SBA): CAP with Beta-Lactam Allergy