A 52‑year‑old woman with suspected CAP meets non‑severe criteria, is hospitalized on the ward. Which steroid approach is recommended?...

Question

A 52‑year‑old woman with suspected CAP meets non‑severe criteria, is hospitalized on the ward. Which steroid approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

No routine corticosteroids in non‑severe CAP

Answer

Routine methylprednisolone for all CAP inpatients

Answer

Hydrocortisone routine for non‑severe CAP

Answer

Prednisone 40 mg daily for 10 days for all CAP

Answer

Dexamethasone single dose for all CAP

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Community‑Acquired Pneumonia (Steroids)