Which of the following is most accurate concerning this patient’s pneumonia?
A. This patient has a healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) and should receive appropriate broad spectrum antibiotics Wrong Choice!
B. Placement of a gastrostomy tube for future nutrition will reduce his risk of recurrent pneumonia Wrong Choice!
C. The patient’s Alzheimer disease is a significant risk factor for future pneumonia Wrong Choice!
D. Empiric antibiotics do not have to include anaerobic coverage Correct Choice
Answer:D
Which of the following is most accurate concerning this patient’s pneumonia?
A. This patient has a healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) and should receive appropriate broad spectrum antibiotics Wrong Choice! B. Placement of a gastrostomy tube for future nutrition will reduce his risk of recurrent pneumonia Wrong Choice! C. The patient’s Alzheimer disease is a significant risk factor for future pneumonia Wrong Choice! D. Empiric antibiotics do not have to include anaerobic coverage Correct Choice