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Patients with CAP are empirically treated until the infectious organism is known (cultures and sensitivities are available)
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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What is the main organism that is the cause of outpatient, inpatient (non-ICU) and inpatient (ICU).
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| The second most implicated organism in Inpatient (ICU). |
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Recommended empirical antibiotic coverage for CAP. Outpatient.
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Previously healthy and no use of antimicrobrials w/in the past 3 months:
A macrolide OR doxycycline
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| Recommended empirical antibiotic coverage for CAP. Inpatient (non-ICU). |
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IV or oral respiratory fluoroquinolone (moxifloxacin, gemifloxacin, or levofloxacin).
OR
IV Beta - lactam PLUS IV macrolide. |
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| What antibiotics can be used for Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) |
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Definition
Cephalosporins (Cefpodoxime, Cefuroxime)
Macrolides
Fluoroquinolones
Tetracyclines
Penicillins |
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