Mx of Pneumonia

Question 1

Low severity CAP tx

Answer 1

1. Amoxicillin

(doxycycline/clarithromycin if penicillin allergy)

2. 5 - 7 days

Question 2

Intermediate CAP tx

Answer 2

dual therapy
1. Amoxicillin
and
Clarithromycin

2. 7 - 10 days

Question 3

High severity CAP

Answer 3

1. IV co amoxiclav and clarithromycin

2. 7 - 10 days

Question 4

Follow up mx

Answer 4

A chest x ray at 6-8 weeks to screen for underlying lung cancers in > 50 year olds

Question 5

Initial Mx (3)

Answer 5

1. Oxygen (94-98)
2. IV fluids
3. Appropriate analgesia
   - NSAIDs and paracetamol