A 59-year-old with CAP is ready for discharge after 3 inpatient days. Afebrile 48 hours...

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A 59-year-old with CAP is ready for discharge after 3 inpatient days. Afebrile 48 hours

Accepted Answer

Clinical stability for ≥48 hours with improving vitals and symptoms

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HR 78

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RR 16

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SBP 128

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SpO₂ 95% RA. Which criterion supports stopping antibiotics at 5 days?

IDSA/ATS guidelines MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)