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Antimicrobial Therapy for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

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What is the preferred regimen for treating a patient who does not have a contraindication to a macrolide?

Fluoroquinolone-based regimen plus an anti-MRSA agent

An anti-MRSA agent plus an antipneumococcal beta-lactam plus a macrolide (correct)

Respiratory fluoroquinolone monotherapy

An antipneumococcal beta-lactam plus doxycycline

Which of the following regimens is recommended for a patient who has a contraindication to a macrolide?

Respiratory fluoroquinolone monotherapy

Fluoroquinolone-based regimen plus an anti-MRSA agent

An anti-MRSA agent plus an antipneumococcal beta-lactam plus a macrolide

An antipneumococcal beta-lactam plus doxycycline (correct)

What is the primary role of an anti-MRSA agent in the treatment regimens?

To cover Legionella infections

To cover MRSA infections (correct)

To cover anaerobic infections

To cover pneumococcal infections

Why is a fluoroquinolone-based regimen considered an alternative treatment option?

It is less effective than other regimens Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale behind using a combination of antimicrobial agents in the treatment regimens?

To cover a broader spectrum of pathogens Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for antibiotic selection in a patient without severe beta-lactam allergy?

MRSA and Pseudomonas risk factors Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic regimen is recommended for a patient with MRSA risk factor(s) only?

Anti-MRSA agent plus antipseudomonal/antipneumococcal beta-lactam Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred antibiotic regimen for a patient with Pseudomonas risk factor(s) only?

Combination beta-lactam-based regimen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for selecting an antipneumococcal beta-lactam regimen?

No MRSA or Pseudomonas risk factors Signup and view all the answers

Why is a combination beta-lactam-based regimen preferred over an antipseudomonal fluoroquinolone in certain patients?

It is more effective against pneumococcal infections Signup and view all the answers