A 68-year-old woman presents to the Emergency Department with a productive cough and shortness of breath. On examination: Temperature 38.2°C, Heart Ra...

Question

A 68-year-old woman presents to the Emergency Department with a productive cough and shortness of breath. On examination: Temperature 38.2°C, Heart Rate 105 bpm, Respiratory Rate 32/min, Blood Pressure 88/50 mmHg. She is alert and oriented. What is her CURB-65 score and the recommended management setting?

Accepted Answer

CURB-65 Score 3: Hospital admission (consider ICU)

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CURB-65 Score 2: Hospital assessment

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CURB-65 Score 3: Home treatment with dual antibiotics

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CURB-65 Score 4: ICU admission

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CURB-65 Score 2: Home treatment with monotherapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)