A 49-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia and COPD exacerbation asks about steroid use for CAP. Which is true?...

Question

A 49-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia and COPD exacerbation asks about steroid use for CAP. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Steroids are recommended only for septic shock refractory to fluids/vasopressors, not routine nonsevere CAP

Answer

Routine corticosteroids are recommended for all nonsevere CAP

Answer

Steroids replace antibiotics in mild CAP

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Long steroid taper improves outcomes in all CAP

Answer

Steroids are first-line for viral CAP

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia