A 55-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia has risk factors for MRSA (post-influenza necrotizing pneumonia). Empiric regimen should include?...

Question

A 55-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia has risk factors for MRSA (post-influenza necrotizing pneumonia). Empiric regimen should include?

Accepted Answer

Add vancomycin or linezolid for MRSA coverage

Answer

Amoxicillin alone

Answer

Levofloxacin alone

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Macrolide alone

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Doxycycline alone

us-abem MCQ (SBA): CAP-MRSA Risk