Lungs Flashcards
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Q
With severe community pneumonia, how do you treat?
A
Co-amoxiclav and clarithromycin IV or doxycycline PO (penicillin allergic - levofloxacin)
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Q
With mild community pneumonia (curb65 0-2) how do you treat?
A
Amoxicillin IV/PO (doxycycline if allergic) for 7 days
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Q
How do you treat severe hospital acquired pneumonia?
A
IV amoxicillin and metronidazole and gentamicin. Stepped down to co amoxiclav for 7-10 days PO
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Q
How do you treat non severe hospital pneumonia?
A
Amoxicillin and metronidazole for 7 days
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Q
How would you treat an acute exacerbation of COPD or non pneumonic LRTI?
A
Amoxicillin or doxycycline for 5 days. (Give antibiotics if breathless, increased sputum, increased sputum purulence)
