Acute Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
When is hospital based treatment recommended
A
Patients with a CURB65 score of 2 or more
2
Q
MAnagement of low severity CAP
A
Amoxicillin, then macrolide or tetracycline. 5 days
3
Q
Management of mod/severe CAP
A
Dual abx with amox and macrolide for 7-10 days
4
Q
When do chest XR need to be repeated
A
6 weeks after clinical resolution
5
Q
Investigations for pneumonia
A
CXR, blood and sputum cultures, pneumococcal and legionella urinary antigen tests, CRP monitoring
