A 83-year-old man with CFS 5 presents with 4-day history of worsening left chest pain, rust-coloured sputum, and temperature 38.6C. CXR shows left low...

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A 83-year-old man with CFS 5 presents with 4-day history of worsening left chest pain, rust-coloured sputum, and temperature 38.6C. CXR shows left lower lobe consolidation. CURB-65 score 2. No allergies. What is the MOST appropriate antibiotic regimen?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS PLUS Clarithromycin 500 mg BD

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Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS alone

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Doxycycline alone

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IV Meropenem

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Oral Ciprofloxacin

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Moderate CAP - Dual Therapy

A 83-year-old man with CFS 5 presents with 4-day history of worsening left chest pain, rust-coloured sputum, and temperature 38.6C. CXR shows left lower lobe consolidation. CURB-65 score 2. No allergies. What is the MOST appropriate antibiotic regimen?