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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 73-year-old male presents to the ED with several days of fevers, cough productive of mucopurulent sputum, and pleuritic chest pain. He has not been to a doctor in 30 years because he “has never been sick”. His vital signs are: T 101F, HR 98, BP 100/55, RR 31. On physical exam he is confused and has decreased breath sounds and crackles on the lower left lobe. Gram positive diplococci are seen in the sputum. Which of the following is the most appropriate management for his pneumonia?
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IV Penicillin G and inpatient admission