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HH, a 68-year-old man, has been in the medical ward for the past three days because he got pneumonia from living in the community. His PMH is significant for COPD, HTN, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. He remains on empiric antibiotics, including ceftriaxone 1 g IV day (day 3) and azithromycin 500 mg IV days (day 3). Since admission, his clinical status has improved, with decreased oxygen requirements. He is not tolerating a diet at this time, with complaints of nausea and vomiting. Ht: 5’8″; Wt: 89 kg. Allergies: Penicillin (rash). provide recommendations for alternative drug treatments to address the patient’s pathophysiology. Be specific and provide examples.
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