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What is recommended as the first-line antibiotic for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults according to SWAB/NVALT guidelines?
What is recommended as the first-line antibiotic for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults according to SWAB/NVALT guidelines?
- Amoxicillin (correct)
- Levofloxacin
- Azithromycin
- Ceftriaxone
Which of the following is NOT a recommended management approach for severe pneumonia based on the SWAB/NVALT guidelines?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended management approach for severe pneumonia based on the SWAB/NVALT guidelines?
- Use of corticosteroids
- Assessment of severity using validated tools
- Prompt initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy
- Early hospital discharge (correct)
What type of tools are used for severity screening in patients with community-acquired pneumonia as per SWAB/NVALT guidelines?
What type of tools are used for severity screening in patients with community-acquired pneumonia as per SWAB/NVALT guidelines?
- Clinical prediction rules (correct)
- Radiological tools
- Biochemical tools
- Pathological tools
According to the SWAB/NVALT guidelines, which parameter is used to assess severity in patients with pneumonia?
According to the SWAB/NVALT guidelines, which parameter is used to assess severity in patients with pneumonia?
What antibiotic therapy approach is suggested by the SWAB/NVALT guidelines for patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia?
What antibiotic therapy approach is suggested by the SWAB/NVALT guidelines for patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia?
What is the first-line antibiotic recommended for mild pneumonia?
What is the first-line antibiotic recommended for mild pneumonia?
Which scoring system is recommended by the NICE guideline to assess pneumonia severity and mortality risk?
Which scoring system is recommended by the NICE guideline to assess pneumonia severity and mortality risk?
In case of low severity pneumonia, what treatment course is recommended for amoxicillin?
In case of low severity pneumonia, what treatment course is recommended for amoxicillin?
What type of antibiotic therapy is recommended for high severity pneumonia?
What type of antibiotic therapy is recommended for high severity pneumonia?
Which guideline does not specifically recommend any scoring system for classification to treat at home or admit to the general ward or ICU?
Which guideline does not specifically recommend any scoring system for classification to treat at home or admit to the general ward or ICU?
What is NOT recommended as part of the management for pneumonia according to the guidelines mentioned?
What is NOT recommended as part of the management for pneumonia according to the guidelines mentioned?
What organizations collaborated on the 2009 publication regarding community-acquired pneumonia?
What organizations collaborated on the 2009 publication regarding community-acquired pneumonia?
Which of the following is NOT a factor used to differentiate management of community-acquired pneumonia based on severity?
Which of the following is NOT a factor used to differentiate management of community-acquired pneumonia based on severity?
What is a key feature of the 2009 publication's guidelines regarding therapy for community-acquired pneumonia?
What is a key feature of the 2009 publication's guidelines regarding therapy for community-acquired pneumonia?
Which medical societies were involved in providing recommendations for management based on severity of community-acquired pneumonia?
Which medical societies were involved in providing recommendations for management based on severity of community-acquired pneumonia?
How many pages summarize the IDSA and ATS guidelines in the 2009 publication?
How many pages summarize the IDSA and ATS guidelines in the 2009 publication?
