Misc Flashcards
1
Q
Community acquired pneumonia regimens (young n old)
A
Young, no comorbid disease
- high dose amoxicillin +- macrolide/azalide/tetracycline
- alternatively fluoroquinolone or telithromycin
Elderly (>65)= comorbid illness
-amoxycillin-clavulanate
OR
-2nd gen cephalosporin +- macrolide/azalide/tetracycline
-alternatively fluoroquinolone or telithromycin
