A 76-year-old man with prostate cancer was having difficulty urinating for 3 weeks. Before cancer treatment was started, he noted high fever and shaking chills. What is the best course of action?
A. Initiate treatment for cancer immediately
B. Check urine for cancer cells
C. Initiate antibiotic therapy effective against Gram-negative bacteria
D. Initiate antibiotic therapy effective against Gram-negative bacteria and anaerobic bacteria
Answer:C
A 76-year-old man with prostate cancer was having difficulty urinating for 3 weeks. Before cancer treatment was started, he noted high fever and shaking chills. What is the best course of action?
A. Initiate treatment for cancer immediately B. Check urine for cancer cells C. Initiate antibiotic therapy effective against Gram-negative bacteria D. Initiate antibiotic therapy effective against Gram-negative bacteria and anaerobic bacteria