A 69-year-old with CAP and positive influenza A in community, requires admission. Which statement is correct?...

Question

A 69-year-old with CAP and positive influenza A in community, requires admission. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Start oseltamivir regardless of symptom duration

Answer

Antivirals unnecessary after 48 hours

Answer

Use corticosteroids routinely to shorten illness

Answer

Use macrolide monotherapy inpatient

Answer

Stop antibacterials if viral testing positive

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Influenza-Associated CAP