12th January 2024

An 85-year-old male patient has presented from a nursing home with cough, fever and reduced consciousness.

An 85-year-old male patient has presented from a nursing home with cough, fever and reduced consciousness. He is admitted to the ward; however, he does not respond to the initial antibiotic regime. Following results of his sputum culture, a diagnosis of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia is diagnosed. Which of the following is the most appropriate antibiotic for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.