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A 68-year-old man with COPD and heart failure is admitted with severe community-acquired pneumonia. He has no prior isolation of MRSA or Pseudomonas and no recent hospitalization with IV antibiotics. Per ATS/IDSA 2019, which empiric regimen is most appropriate?

Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin (or respiratory fluoroquinolone) Vancomycin plus cefepime plus azithromycin Piperacillin-tazobactam plus linezolid plus levofloxacin Ertapenem plus doxycycline

Correct Answer:

Ceftriaxone plus azithromycin (or respiratory fluoroquinolone)

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