A 76-year-old man with a CFS of 4 is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. He has confirmed Penicillin anaphylaxis. CURB-65 score is 1. What is ...

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A 76-year-old man with a CFS of 4 is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. He has confirmed Penicillin anaphylaxis. CURB-65 score is 1. What is the MOST appropriate oral antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline 200 mg stat then 100 mg OD, or Clarithromycin 500 mg BD

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Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS

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Co-amoxiclav 625 mg TDS

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Flucloxacillin 500 mg QDS

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Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BD

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Moderate CAP - Penicillin Anaphylaxis

A 76-year-old man with a CFS of 4 is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. He has confirmed Penicillin anaphylaxis. CURB-65 score is 1. What is the MOST appropriate oral antibiotic?