The nurse is reviewing orders written for a patient being treated for Legionella pneumophila. Which antibiotics should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. rifampin
2. macrolide
3. prednisone
4. erythromycin
5. fluoroquinolone
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
The antibiotics of choice for Legionella pneumophila include a macrolide, rifampin, and fluoroquinolones. Prednisone is used to treat Pneumocystis. Erythromycin is used to treat Mycoplasma pneumonia.
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