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Ampicillin and gentamicin may be used in hospital-acquired pneumonia and more severe cases of community-acquired pneumonia but are not typically the first-line treatment for uncomplicated community-acquired pneumonia.
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Ampicillin and gentamicin
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Azithromycin and levofloxacin are effective antibiotics for certain respiratory infections, but they are not the first-line choice for all cases of community-acquired pneumonia.
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d
Azithromycin and levofloxacin
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Ciprofloxacin and metronidazole are antibiotics that may be used for specific types of infections, but they are not typically the first-line choice for uncomplicated community-acquired pneumonia. The amoxicillin and clarithromycin combination is often preferred.
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b
Ciprofloxacin and metronidazole
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Amoxicillin and clarithromycin are often chosen for the initial treatment of community-acquired pneumonia due to their efficacy against common respiratory pathogens.

However, the specific choice of antibiotics may vary based on factors such as the patient's clinical condition, local resistance patterns, and other individual considerations. It is important for the prescribing physician to consider the most appropriate antibiotics for each patient, especially if the 1st line treatment may be ineffective.
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a
Amoxicillin and clarithromycin
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Whilst penicillin and doxycycline may be used in some cases of pneumonia, they are not the first-line choice for many cases of community-acquired pneumonia.
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c
Penicillin and doxycycline
Concept
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Management
Topic
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Pneumonia
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When a patient is admitted to the hospital for the treatment of pneumonia, which of the following drug combinations are typically used first-line?
a