Question

A 74-year-old with severe CAP has nares MRSA PCR positive, blood cultures pending. What is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Start MRSA coverage initially and de-escalate if cultures are negative

Answer

Start linezolid and maintain regardless of cultures

Answer

Do not cover MRSA because PCR may be colonization

Answer

Wait for cultures before starting any MRSA therapy

Answer

Start daptomycin

Practice question

A 74-year-old with severe CAP has nares MRSA PCR positive, blood cultures pending. What is the recommended approach?