Lungs Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of severe community acquired pneumonia. (CURB score of 3-5)
A
Co-amoxiclav IV + clarithromycin IV (7 days)
Alternatively doxycycline if allergic to penicillin
2
Q
What would you step down to after the initial severe CAP treatment?
A
doxycycline 100mg bd.
3
Q
Treatment of mild CAP (curb score of 0-2).
A
amoxicillin IV
4
Q
Treatment of mild HAP or aspiration pneumonia (curb score of 0-2)
A
Amoxicillin + metronidazole for 7 days
5
Q
Treatment of severe HAP or aspiration pneumonia.
A
IV amoxicillin + metronidazole + gentamycin
6
Q
What would you step down to after treatment of severe HAP
A
Co-amoxiclav 7-10days
7
Q
Treatment of acute exacerbation of COPD/ lower resp tract infection.
A
Amoxicillin or doxycycline for 5 days
