Acute Myeloid Leukemia Is in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 42yo Man | Infectious Diseases | SMLE Q#16675
SMLE Question #16675
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Objective: OBJ-349
Last updated: February 2026
A 42-year-old man with acute myeloid leukemia is on day 10 after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. He is receiving fluoroquinolone prophylaxis and acyclovir, with no current antibacterial therapy. One hour ago, he developed fever without localizing symptoms. Blood cultures are obtained. Which empiric antibiotic should be started immediately?
Continue in practice mode
Sign in and start a focused practice session to view options, submit your answer, and read the full explanation.