A 58-year-old smoker with CAP is treated in the outpatient setting. Which test is recommended to decide inpatient vs outpatient care?...

Question

A 58-year-old smoker with CAP is treated in the outpatient setting. Which test is recommended to decide inpatient vs outpatient care?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia Severity Index rather than CURB‑65

Answer

Routine procalcitonin to decide hospitalization

Answer

Routine sputum cultures for all outpatients

Answer

CT chest for all outpatients

Answer

No objective risk tool is recommended

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CAP Disposition