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FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

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Which of the following drugs is appropriate for IV infusion in a high-risk patient with community-acquired pneumonia?

Augmentin
Ceftriaxone plus a macrolide
Macrolides plus a broad spectrum anti-infective agent
Macrolides plus a 3^rd generation cephalosporin

Explanation

Answer: B − The current recommendation for IV treatment of a high risk patient with community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is IV ceftriaxone plus a macrolide. Alternatively, such a patient could be treated with IV cefotaxime plus a macrolide or with a fluoroquinolone as the sole anti-infective. Augmentin may be appropriate for a low-risk outpatient.

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