A 55-year-old with severe CAP (hypotension and need for vasopressors). Empiric coverage should include which regimen?...

Question

A 55-year-old with severe CAP (hypotension and need for vasopressors). Empiric coverage should include which regimen?

Accepted Answer

Beta-lactam plus macrolide, and consider MRSA/Pseudomonas coverage if risk factors present

Answer

Macrolide monotherapy

Answer

Amoxicillin alone

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Oseltamivir alone

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Doxycycline monotherapy

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP (Empiric Therapy)