Resp Antibiotic

Question 1

CAP MILD /MODERATE (0 - 2)

Answer 1

1g Amoxicillin IV/PO for 5 days (if allergic - Doxycyillin 200mg PO)

Question 2

CAP SEVERE (3 - 5)

Answer 2

co-amoxiclav IV 1.2g + Doxycyillin 100mg PO for 7 days (if allergic - IV Levofloxacin 500mg - monotheraphy)

Question 3

CAP ICU

Answer 3

Co-amoxiclav IV 1.2g + Clarithromycin IV 500mg for 7 days (if allergic levofloxacin 500mg monotherapy).

Question 4

HAP Non-Severe

Answer 4

PO amoxicillin for 5 days (if allergic 100mg Doxycyillin)

Question 5

HAP Severe

Answer 5

IV Amoxicillin + IV Gentamicin (if allergic use Co-Trimoxazole + Gentamicin

Question 6

Aspiration Pneumonia Non-severe

Answer 6

PO Amoxicillin + Metronidazole

Question 7

Aspiration Pneumonia Severe

Answer 7

IV Amoxicillin + Metronidazole + Gentamicin

Question 8

Acute Exacerbation of COPD

Answer 8

1st Line - Amoxicillin 500mg

2nd Line - Doxycyillin 200mg

Question 9

Acute Cough / Bronchitis

Answer 9

Same as Acute COPD exacerbation if the patient is frail elderly.