A 74-year-old man presents with cough, fever and confusion. On admission his CURB-65 score is 3. Chest X-ray confirms right lower lobe consolidation. ...

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A 74-year-old man presents with cough, fever and confusion. On admission his CURB-65 score is 3. Chest X-ray confirms right lower lobe consolidation. What is the most appropriate site of care and general management?

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Admit to hospital under the medical team for intravenous antibiotics

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Discharge with oral Amoxicillin and review in 48 hours

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Admit to ICU for immediate intubation and ventilation in all cases

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Treat with oral Doxycycline at home and safety-net

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No antibiotics are needed for CURB-65 score 3

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Community-acquired pneumonia severity

A 74-year-old man presents with cough, fever and confusion. On admission his CURB-65 score is 3. Chest X-ray confirms right lower lobe consolidation. What is the most appropriate site of care and general management?