A 79-year-old man with fever, productive cough and confusion is admitted. CURB-65 score is 3. Chest X-ray shows right lower lobe consolidation. What i...

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A 79-year-old man with fever, productive cough and confusion is admitted. CURB-65 score is 3. Chest X-ray shows right lower lobe consolidation. What is the most appropriate disposition and antibiotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Admit for inpatient treatment with intravenous antibiotics

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Discharge home with oral Amoxicillin

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Discharge with no antibiotics and arrange repeat chest X-ray

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Admit to ICU and start antifungals

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Treat with oral Doxycycline only at home

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

A 79-year-old man with fever, productive cough and confusion is admitted. CURB-65 score is 3. Chest X-ray shows right lower lobe consolidation. What is the most appropriate disposition and antibiotic strategy?